Trailer Brake Connection Under Dash

[H_pipe]

Usually with Tekonsha they have 2, P and S. P is plug-in, it should have a plug on each end for the truck and brake controller. The Sis for splice and only has the truck end, you splice the other end into the harness with the controller. If it says 3073 and has the right plugs then it should be good.

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[The Yeti]

I want to add to this thread. Only after skimming through and reading something g like "I'm not worried about the manual over-ride"
I want to make it clear to anyone who doesn't know much about towing a trailer. If you ever might happen to drove on ice or a lack orlf traction situation period, DO NOT HAMMER THE BRALE PEDAL WHILE TOWING AND LOSING CONTROL!!!!!!!! YOU NEED TO HIT THE MANUAL TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLER!!!!!!! let the trailer brakes straighten you out and then since you had the knowledge to know what to do when you began to lose control and then you can then take control again with the throttle and male adjustments as needed. This is normally done withing seconds of losing control and then regaining and then taking a breath amd carrying on. Just wanted to put this out there. I've seen too many threads about towing with thee units and honestly they are not built for towing much, if your ppllamning on towing anything of significant weight the Gladiator isn't an ootion. A light trailer of some sort should be fine but depending on your personal 'mileage' knowledge may vary. I jusy want to put this out there to spread some knowledge from a guy that has towed a trailer or two. Take it for what it's worth.
Anyway, that manual override can be a life and death option in certain situations. Well worth making sure it's a usable option. Myself though, I wouldn't use this rig to tow anything heavy enough to NEED trailer brakes.

 

[jwilson2899]

I want to add to this thread. Only after skimming through and reading something g like "I'm not worried about the manual over-ride"
I want to make it clear to anyone who doesn't know much about towing a trailer. If you ever might happen to drove on ice or a lack orlf traction situation period, DO NOT HAMMER THE BRALE PEDAL WHILE TOWING AND LOSING CONTROL!!!!!!!! YOU NEED TO HIT THE MANUAL TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLER!!!!!!! let the trailer brakes straighten you out and then since you had the knowledge to know what to do when you began to lose control and then you can then take control again with the throttle and male adjustments as needed. This is normally done withing seconds of losing control and then regaining and then taking a breath amd carrying on. Just wanted to put this out there. I've seen too many threads about towing with thee units and honestly they are not built for towing much, if your ppllamning on towing anything of significant weight the Gladiator isn't an ootion. A might trailer of some sort should be fine but depending on your personal 'mileage' knowledge may vary. I jusy want to put this out there to spread some knowledge from a guy that has towed a trailer or two. Take it for what it's worth.
Anyway, that manual override can be a life and death option in certain situations. Well worth making sure it's a usable option. Myself though, I wouldn't use this rig to tow anything heavy enough to need trailer brakes.

I agree with all your comments, except the very last part. Most states require trailer brakes for anything 3000 pounds or over and I certain you wouldn’t hesitate to tow a 3000 pound trailer with a Gladiator. Additionally a lot of us have off road campers in the 2000-3000 pound range that also have trailer brakes from the factory on them. In any event, you’re correct in that anything you pull that has trailer brakes should 100% have a positive and quick manual control of the brakes for when it’s needed.

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