TWO 30A fuses for trailer?!?!?
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TWO 30A fuses for trailer?!?!?
As mentioned in other threads, I've ordered and am getting ready to install a brake controller. My truck has the two package, so the connector is ready to go under the steering column and I received the truck-side harness from the dealer. The controller will come with its harness, I'll solder them up, and be ready to go. However, I didn't know at first if the truck had a fuse inline with the connector or if I needed to put in my own fuse/circuit breaker.
I opened up the fusebox in the engine compartment this morning and found two fuses that seem related. One is #12, "Electric Brakes", and the other is #19, "Trailer Tow". Both are installed and both are 30A.
I presume that #12 must fuse the line running to the controller connector under the dash, while #19 must fuse the 12V line running directly to the 7-pin connector back on the bumper. But none of the documentation explicitly states this. Can anyone confirm?
Also: Has anyone found circuit breakers to replace those cube-shaped 30A fuses? They make CB's for most other automotive fuse styles but I've never seen this particular shape/style before.
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I opened up the fusebox in the engine compartment this morning and found two fuses that seem related. One is #12, "Electric Brakes", and the other is #19, "Trailer Tow". Both are installed and both are 30A.
I presume that #12 must fuse the line running to the controller connector under the dash, while #19 must fuse the 12V line running directly to the 7-pin connector back on the bumper. But none of the documentation explicitly states this. Can anyone confirm?
Also: Has anyone found circuit breakers to replace those cube-shaped 30A fuses? They make CB's for most other automotive fuse styles but I've never seen this particular shape/style before.
Thanks!
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If you have a volt meter, go to your trailer plug on the bumper and see which pin is 12v. Then pull fuse #19 and see if the voltage at that pin disappears. Probably will.
You could do the same thing with fuse #12 and the controller plug under the dash.
You could do the same thing with fuse #12 and the controller plug under the dash.
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Per the wiring diagram Fuse #12 which is 30A feeds to the brake controller plug while fuse #19 which is also 30A feeds to the trailer connector at the back of the truck.
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