2006 Denali XL trailer brake controller

[adventurenali92]

Hey guys couldn’t find anything related to the NBS platform on this. I need to pick up a trailer brake controller this week. Is there a controller specific to the 2003-2006 platform? I have the harness that came with my truck for it, now just need to order one. What are you guys using?

 

[Scottydoggs]

trailer brake controllers pretty much are plug and play as long as you have a 7 pin plug out back. read the controllers box make sure its a gm and for your year, it plugs in up under the dash in a block of other plugs. theres a diagram with most controllers and the plugs only gonna fit in one place.

 

[adventurenali92]

trailer brake controllers pretty much are plug and play as long as you have a 7 pin plug out back. read the controllers box make sure its a gm and for your year, it plugs in up under the dash in a block of other plugs. theres a diagram with most controllers and the plugs only gonna fit in one place.

So I could search GM controller for my year and it’ll pop up?

 

[PG01]

Your truck came with pigtail, plug that in, buy a good universal controllerand wire it according to instructions....normally its color for colo. go to a place that sells trailers and pick one up.

 

[adventurenali92]

Your truck came with pigtail, plug that in, buy a good universal controllerand wire it according to instructions....normally its color for colo. go to a place that sells trailers and pick one up.

Yeah uh huh, I have no trailer equipment sales in big bear. That would require a trip off the mountain. Was thinking to order one online so I don’t have to spend the gas to drive down the mountain. Was really just looking for someone to chime in with what brand they really like that works well.

 

[PG01]

Yeah uh huh, I have no trailer equipment sales in big bear. That would require a trip off the mountain. Was thinking to order one online so I don’t have to spend the gas to drive down the mountain. Was really just looking for someone to chime in with what brand they really like that works well.

Damn, small town huh? Lol

 

[PG01]

Reese, drawtite or curt....

 

[Scottydoggs]

took a closer look at mine, its a draw tight. have not used it yet myself, and i really think it was a dealer installed item as my hitch looks to never had a receiver inside it.

we got one in the 05 silverado work truck it works as it should no idea on its brand its 5 years old now and i just adjust the brake wheel by feel, never look at at lol

 

[Martinjmpr]

On my 04 I use a Tekonsha Prodigy P2. You specify the vehicle when you order the controller and they will send you the right wiring. Should plug rignt in. There is a black plastic cover on the floor underneath the brake pedal, you can remove that cover by unscrewing a plastic nut. The truck end of the plastic connector is there, connect that then connect the other end to your brake controller and you're all set.

Only problem is where to put the controller. I put mine on the right side of the steering wheel but it's too close to the steering wheel so I have to push my seat back or my knee will hit it.

 

[adventurenali92]

On my 04 I use a Tekonsha Prodigy P2. You specify the vehicle when you order the controller and they will send you the right wiring. Should plug rignt in. There is a black plastic cover on the floor underneath the brake pedal, you can remove that cover by unscrewing a plastic nut. The truck end of the plastic connector is there, connect that then connect the other end to your brake controller and you're all set.

Only problem is where to put the controller. I put mine on the right side of the steering wheel but it's too close to the steering wheel so I have to push my seat back or my knee will hit it.

Awesome thanks for the info!

 

[Fless]

@Bigbeardenali1992, Tekonsha Prodigy P3 proportional with vehicle-specific wiring adapter (not the universal pigtail that comes with it). You can get less expensive ones but be sure to get a proportional type for smooth braking.

Got mine on Amazon a few years back for $120 with wiring adapter. My Hoe had the 7-pin hitch connector and I had to add the fuse in the engine compartment fuse box to power it. Pretty much PnP for mine. eTrailer's good, too.
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90195.html

 

[Fless]

I have the harness that came with my truck for it, now just need to order one. What are you guys using?

The "harness" that came with the truck may not work on all brands of controllers, but I'm not sure if you were describing the vehicle-specific patch cable that you can buy with the controller. Truck should have a connection under the dash to plug into, but you need the right patch cable for your controller.

 

[PG01]

When i bought my 01 it came with (in the glove compartment) the mega fuse and pigtail that plugs into the ‘black box’ described above, for the purpose of hooking up a controller.

 

[Fless]

That's good. I bought my Hoe used -- er, pre-owned -- and the pigtail was nowhere to be found. Glad they make the right patch cable for a no-hassle install.

 

[01ssreda4]

I have a curt time based one on a stock harness. Works great.

 

[PG01]

Matter of i still have it somewhere if someone wants it. Just give me shipping.

 

[Scottydoggs]

cleaned the dirt off the one in the 05 silverado work truck, its a draw tite. needed no harness plugged right in.