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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    Thanks GeeYou8. Appreciate the pics. I have my Sub tank switch where your controller is and then 2 carling switched below that for spots and roof lights.

    How did you fix the module up in there? Do you remember the wire colours?

    Anyone else got pics?
    You got the instructions? From memory blue to trailer, red to brake light switch (switched side not constant power side), white I think to battery and black earth. Then just plug in control knob. . .

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    From the Redarc website

    standard_tow-pro_installation.gif
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    Quote Originally Posted by TimE View Post
    From the Redarc website

    standard_tow-pro_installation.gif
    Ooh i had the positive & negative the wrong way. . . Could have resulted in a Coighty moment

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    Fitting a Redarc TowPro to a GUIV

    Wiring up is as per the instructions, is pretty straight forward.

    Based on advice from redarc we used minimum 30amp wiring for the black and blue, and 20 amp for the brake input - which retrospectively was possible major overkill -- I think we ended up using mostly 6mm based on what we had available.

    I installed the controller on the pop out panel above the mic - good position for viewing and also access for driver abs passenger if required.

    The unit was installed under the steering wheel on the panel - the set of 4 screws on the right hand side. Other set of bolts is for my lock up torque converter.

    Instructions from redarc say that it doesn't matter what orientation the unit is it, as long as it's secure and can't move.





    If you got any other questions let me know


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rossco View Post
    Ooh i had the positive & negative the wrong way. . . Could have resulted in a Coighty moment

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    And this from another post where yeti provided me with some great advice!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Yeti's Beast View Post

    Hi, the red wire from the controller goes to the green/yellow wire on the brake pedal switch. All the wires from the controller are labeled.
    Cheers




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    Fitting a Redarc TowPro to a GUIV

    I too installed my controller up near the radio for ease of adjustment

    And the box went up behind where the original old brake unit sat under the dash next to the steering wheel.
    Very happy with the Redarc product

    Oops my photos are the wrong way around lol

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    Thanks gents.

    Yeah I already have an old style haymenreece controller that has failed. I am trying to figure out if the wiring is the same and I just cut and slice. All good gents you have given me a good start.

    @Bacho86 I am hoping one day to fit locker switches in that spot but h ad considered it.

    @GeeYou8 yeah I have relocated my Sub tank switch from the blind spot to beside the gear box surround which is awesome.

    I really need to be able to see and access this switch in an emergency without fumbling around looking for it yeah?
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    Fitting a Redarc TowPro to a GUIV

    I too had a faulty controller (Tekonsha) so for me it was simply use the existing wiring, both units had the same colors.
    They too had gone over kill on the wiring and used 6mm from the battery to the controller and from the controller to the rear. At least we know it can handle the current.
    Cheers
    Oh and ps off topic a bit, for those with the original radio with blue tooth and if you ever change it for a new one, you will find the new radio will have a gap around it. The original has foam strips stuck top and bottom, carefully remove them and place on your new radio to give it the factory finish


    Sorry for wandering away from the subject but it was a handy tip I learnt when I changed my unit


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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    Thanks gents.

    Yeah I already have an old style haymenreece controller that has failed. I am trying to figure out if the wiring is the same and I just cut and slice. All good gents you have given me a good start.

    @Bacho86 I am hoping one day to fit locker switches in that spot but h ad considered it.

    @GeeYou8 yeah I have relocated my Sub tank switch from the blind spot to beside the gear box surround which is awesome.

    I really need to be able to see and access this switch in an emergency without fumbling around looking for it yeah?
    Yes I had similar hopes with future switches, however that dream was awhile away and I had the reality of trying to install the tow pro controller now.

    On a positive, it's only a couple small holes in a removable panel so can either be replaced in the future or can be relocated easily (data cable is a couple meters long from memory) if required when you have the need for more switches!!

    With regards for location, the befit of this unit is that its automatic, ie for normal driving once you've set for the load / conditions you won't need to play with it much - however for off road use, (which no doubt you'll use), you've got he ability for manual override - for which you'd want easy access.

    Plus it's always nice to be able to see how it's operating


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