R and P Carriages Technical and Help Section

Robin and
Paul R and P Carriages

270 E Jackson St Seneca, IL 61360
Phone: 815-357-3292

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Below is a list of "Technical Tidbits" and Useful Information about Trailers, Towing
(and other important life's issues)

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Brake Controller Installation Instructions - Ford - Dodge - Jeep - GM - Chevy - Other Makes	Installing Trailer Hardware - D Rings - Wheel Chocks - Jack Repair Trailer Tech - Figure Out what Size Axle You Have - How to Measure Bolt Patterns

Electrical Information

Everything you ever wanted to know about 7 way trailer plugs, but didn't know where to ask!

Wire Hook up Diagrams for Our Trailers (Printable)

Information on our Most Popular Prodigy P2 Brake Controller

How to install Electric Brakes on Your Trailer

READ ABOUT THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES? HOW DO THEY WORK, AND WHY? READ THIS FIRST! Brake Controller installation and Operation

Electric Brake Controller Installation Instructions Many Trucks Come with a Factory Tow Package, Already Wired for a Brake Controller Click Here to See!
FORD Brake Controller installs: 1994 - 2004 Full Size Ford trucks, 94 and up 1996 Ford RANGER pick up Truck 2002 Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Ranger Pick up Truck 2006 Ford Escape 2008 to 2010 Ford Super Duty Truck 2009 Ford Full Size E 350 Van 2012 Late Model Ford SUPER DUTY Trucks OEM Factory wire colors chart
DODGE Brake Controller installation instructions: 1994 Dodge Ram VAN, 1994 - 2500 3/4 ton 1996 to 2009 Dodge trucks (with tow package) 2002 Dodge WITH OUT TOW PACKAGE! 2004 Dodge Durango Plug under Dash 2005 Dodge Durango- NO Tow Package Plug under dash 2007 Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country 2010 to 2012 Dodge Trucks (with tow package) JEEP Brake Controller installation instructions: 1999-2000 Jeep "WJ" & 1999-2000 Grand Cherokee 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 Jeep "WK" and newer Grand Cherokee 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2007 Jeep Commander 2008 Jeep Liberty 2011 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 2013 Jeep Wrangler OEM Factory wire colors chart

GM Brake Controller installation instructions: 1992 Chevy 1500 WT 1993 GMC Chevy (older style) Pick up Truck 1997 Chevy GMC Truck 1999 and Newer Chevy GMC trucks 1999 Chevy GMC Trucks 2007 and newer GM/Chevy Truck (New Body Styles) 2007 & newer GMC Denali - Chevy Tahoe CHEVY Brake Controller installation instructions: 1999 Chevy Express cargo Van 2000 Chevy Trail Blazer, Olds Bravada 2003 Chevy Trailer Blazer, GMC Envoy 2003 Chevy Express Cargo Conversion Van 2006 GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado 2006 Chevy Express Cargo Van OEM Factory wire colors chart
OTHER MAKES Brake Controller installation instructions: Nissan Trucks Newer Nissan Titan Pick up 2005-2014 Nissan Armada-Infinity QX56 2005-2014 Nissan Frontier Pickup truck Older Toyota Trucks 2003-2014 Toyota truck 2002 Toyota Tundra Pick up WITHOUT tow package 2005 Toyota Tacoma Pick Up Truck 2005 Toyota Sequoia SUV Honda Ridgeline Pickup truck 2006 SUBARU Forester 2009 Kia Sedona Mini Van OEM Factory wire colors chart

Trailer Hardware Installation

Installing 1,200# D-Rings in Your Trailer
Installing 5,000# 4 Bolt Recessed D Rings in your Trailer

Installing Recessed Motorcycle Wheel Chocks
Installing Pingle Style Tube Frame Wheel Chocks

Repairing 10,000# Drop Leg Jack from Bull Dog

Trailer Technical Information

Explaining Trailer Hitch "Class Ratings"

How to Measure Wheel Bolt Patterns

How to Figure Out What Size Axle You Have

See All of Our Different Wheel Options!