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03-08-2017, 09:50 AM
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New Member
2013 23' FB Flying Cloud
Granville
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 2
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Brake Controller for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
We have a 23 ft. Flying Cloud. We just replaced our tow vehicle with a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with a factory installed trailer tow group IV which includes a 7 and 4-pin wiring harness. Unfortunately it does not come with a factory installed brake controller nor is there a Mopar brand made for this new Jeep model. We also understand there is a knee airbag behind the dash. We're looking for advice on what brake controller to use and install and whether anyone else has already installed a brake controller in a recent edition Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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03-08-2017, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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I have a 2014 Durango, same vehicle only longer, and installed my P3 to the right of the drivers door below the gas filler button.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Tartan
We have a 23 ft. Flying Cloud. We just replaced our tow vehicle with a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with a factory installed trailer tow group IV which includes a 7 and 4-pin wiring harness. Unfortunately it does not come with a factory installed brake controller nor is there a Mopar brand made for this new Jeep model. We also understand there is a knee airbag behind the dash. We're looking for advice on what brake controller to use and install and whether anyone else has already installed a brake controller in a recent edition Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-08-2017, 10:47 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Prodigy also makes a wireless model which allows you to mont your controller in any position.
https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-...ler-90250.aspx
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Ray B.
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03-08-2017, 12:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 148
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I had a 2014 Grand Cherokee and mounted it on the left of the steering wheel. Then I kept hitting my knee on it when I got in and out of the vehicle. So remember to take that into consideration. Other than the knee issue, I had no problems.
I also have a brake controller I'll sell you (I upgraded to a truck with integrated brake controller).
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03-09-2017, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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I have a 2014 grand Cherokee summit. Purchased the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller and a wiring harness for the Jeep, both on amazon.
Easy install, it clips right in at lower left drivers side wires. I installed mine to the lower right of steering column, ran wire up under dash and then used a cable tie to secure the wire.
I can post pictures and/or amazon links. We have a 23D flying cloud.
The Jeep handles it nicely, only issue is payload, have to really watch what I put in Jeep, basically just people and dogs, no gear.
Let me know if you want me to post any pictures.
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Troutboy
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03-09-2017, 12:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2016 27' Flying Cloud
santa fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 30
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brake controller
I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel and use a Tekonsha Primus IQ mounted to the right of the driver under the dash. It works great.
Tom
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03-09-2017, 04:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 493
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Tekonsha P3, get the wiring harness that plugs into the factory wiring.
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03-10-2017, 05:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 22' FB Sport
Indianapolis
, Indiana
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 60
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Try the Prodigy 2 F works great and it is wireless
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03-10-2017, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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i agree, get Tekonsha P3 with the wiring harness that the factory wiring
no issues with mine ever
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03-12-2017, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Sequim
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 525
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We use a Tekonsha P3 on our 2014 Jeep Summit GC Eco Diesel towing a 2015 23' FB. The 7-pin harness works well. Mounted it to the right of the lower panel near center consol using Velcro. This allows easy removal when not in use and prevents theft. The position is easy to reach with my right hand when I desire to manuallt use just the trailer brake. I use paddle shifters most of the time, but every once in a while you want to slow just the trailer.
Velcro holds well and there is no need to penetrate the Jeep's interior. Car Toys offered to locate it in the center consol under the infotainment display, but it was a bit expensive and took up space I prefer for other uses.
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03-24-2017, 08:29 AM
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New Member
2013 23' FB Flying Cloud
Granville
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 2
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Thanks for your help.
Thanks to everybody for their input and help.
On our last TV, we started with the Velcro mounting but found it didn't hold in hot summers. May try that again to avoid drilling holes in our new car. We'll see. Probably going with the Primus IQ, rather than the P3, as it seems sufficient for our use.
Thanks again for your help.
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03-24-2017, 09:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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I used 3M VHB tape 4950 on the mounting bracket. It is hard to remove, you need running alcohol to get it off. Very sturdy, holds, no drilling.
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Troutboy
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