I have started a wood splitting/hauling business and so far business is great. Problem is it would be even better if I could find where to get an electronic brake control module for my truck. My trailer is equipped with electronic brakes but my truck does not have the module or wiring harness. Where can I find this and roughly how much will it cost me? I have 2, possibly 3, cords going out tomorrow and would like to have this hooked up before delivery. Thank you.(I live in Waldo, OH so if you would like wood delivered to you in a surrounding area please get in touch with me. Thank you, Brandon)
Auto part stores handle such a critter. You may need to special order it. Also try Tractor Supply company, Northern Tool, or a RV dealership.
A trailer dealership will have such things. I know because I work at one. I recommend a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller. They work great and have a lifetime warranty. That will run you anywhere between $90-$150. Now, for the rest of it there are a few things you need to look for. The first thing to do is see if the truck came with a towing package. If it did, then there should be a factory wiring harness installed on the truck. The harness will run from the front to back and may or may not have a 7-way receptacle under the bumper. If there is a 7-way and it has the vehicles brand name on it, then you have a harness and all you need is the controller and maybe the controller harness that fits your truck (if you don't have the factory supplied harness in the glove box). Otherwise you might have to crawl under there and look for the harness. If there is a harness but no 7-way then you will need that also. If there is no factory harness under there, then you will have to run 2 wires from the front of your truck to the back and splice in the rest of the wires, both on the controller and at the back. I would not recommend doing this yourself. It's not too complicated but it takes a few hours and can be very frustrating. The best thing to do is find a trailer dealership with a repair shop. They will have everything you need and can do the work too. Yes it will cost alot more but they will know what needs to be done and can do it in probably 2.5 hours (complete wiring), 30 min (if you just need a controller), 1 hour (controller and receptacle only). A truck equipment shop may also be able to do this. Sorry if this was confusing, but that's why most people just have the work done. There are so many variables. Best of luck with your business!
