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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Adding a 7-way connector to hook up to trailer brakes
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<blockquote data-quote="Ballermaris" data-source="post: 425331" data-attributes="member: 18206"><p>Okay, is that unit 2 door or 4 door? At 1500, you cross the threshold for some states mandating trailer brakes, so at 1600 with additional cargo, you will hit 2000 lbs. The 7-pin can be wired easily enough, but I would recommend a facility to do that as there is some finagling to do with the wiring at the rear.</p><p></p><p>Braking controllers come in two flavors now. They are hardwired, which of course leaves you banging the daylights out of your left kneecap with the hardwired unit.</p><p></p><p>The wireless is the preferred option, though a tad bit more expensive, it is worthwhile since the remote wireless receiver will be powered by the battery and of course your own vehicle power supply it is a no brainer. We all change our tow vehicles but may not desire to get rid of the trailer. With the wireless unit, any vehicle with a 7-point connection and proper hitch can tow the trailer.</p><p></p><p>You can move the wireless from vehicle to vehicle when needed.</p><p></p><p>I asked whether it was two-door or four-door earlier. If a two-door, do definitely get that brake controller. The very short wheelbase is more easily overwhelmed with the heavier trailer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ballermaris, post: 425331, member: 18206"] Okay, is that unit 2 door or 4 door? At 1500, you cross the threshold for some states mandating trailer brakes, so at 1600 with additional cargo, you will hit 2000 lbs. The 7-pin can be wired easily enough, but I would recommend a facility to do that as there is some finagling to do with the wiring at the rear. Braking controllers come in two flavors now. They are hardwired, which of course leaves you banging the daylights out of your left kneecap with the hardwired unit. The wireless is the preferred option, though a tad bit more expensive, it is worthwhile since the remote wireless receiver will be powered by the battery and of course your own vehicle power supply it is a no brainer. We all change our tow vehicles but may not desire to get rid of the trailer. With the wireless unit, any vehicle with a 7-point connection and proper hitch can tow the trailer. You can move the wireless from vehicle to vehicle when needed. I asked whether it was two-door or four-door earlier. If a two-door, do definitely get that brake controller. The very short wheelbase is more easily overwhelmed with the heavier trailer. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Adding a 7-way connector to hook up to trailer brakes
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