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3rd February 2019, 03:30 PM
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Patrol Freak
Electric Brake Controller
As part of our preparations we need to install an electric brake controller.
Is this something easily achievable DIY or is it best to drive in and get it done by the experts?
What are the better controllers?
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3rd February 2019 03:30 PM
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3rd February 2019, 03:33 PM
#2
Expert
Originally Posted by
Mc4by
As part of our preparations we need to install an electric brake controller.
Is this something easily achievable DIY or is it best to drive in and get it done by the experts?
What are the better controllers?
It’s pretty easy and Redarc tow pro elite is what I have
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3rd February 2019, 03:37 PM
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Patrol Guru
Second vote for the redarc tow pro elite. Nice and neat in the cab and pretty straightforward install. Came with pretty good instructions too.
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3rd February 2019, 04:31 PM
#4
I am he, fear me
Redarc X 3
Used to rely on Tekonsha's but now use the Redarc... easy peasy to fit and operate.
Only things to watch (for all Controllers) is to use the correct gauge wiring and if you have all LED brake lighting sometimes the Controller can't "see" the correct voltage depending where you pick off the trigger.
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3rd February 2019, 04:37 PM
#5
Legendary
Yep Redarc towpro elite x4. Does the job well and is very minimal and neat in the cab.
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Mc4by (3rd February 2019)
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3rd February 2019, 04:53 PM
#6
Expert
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
Redarc X 3
Only things to watch (for all Controllers) is to use the correct gauge wiring and if you have all LED brake lighting sometimes the Controller can't "see" the correct voltage depending where you pick off the trigger.
I get the trigger from the brake light switch up on the pedal 
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3rd February 2019, 05:47 PM
#7
Patrol Freak
Well that makes the decision easy. Redarc it is.
Thanks all.
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3rd February 2019, 07:18 PM
#8
Travelling Podologist
Yep x5 & I installed it DIY.
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3rd February 2019, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by
Yeti's Beast
I get the trigger from the brake light switch up on the pedal
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I get Brake Sensing from the trailer loom, that way the only cable going to the front of the Car is the Cat 5 data Cable to the remote head unit.
Redarc Control Unit is under the cargo floor
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4th February 2019, 05:18 PM
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Sounds like the Redarcs are good. I've got a Tekonsha voyager, cheap, simple and works well.
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