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    Brake controller location on 2007 Nissan Patrol 3.0 litre auto

    I've been trying to find the best place to fit a brake controller on my Patrol without it being obtrusive and getting in the way of my knees when I get in and out of the vehicle! (I'm 6' 4" tall and I eat 5 weet-bix for my breakfast) ...I've seen a couple of pics with controllers fitted under the heater/blower controls, but on a manual Patrol and on an earlier model..Any suggestions or pics appreciated please!!
    Thanks in advance.

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    put in the pocket in the drivers door
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    I put mine above my left knee but it’s still a bit of a nuisance as i'm 6' 1". Will be interested in other options.
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    just had a look at my neighbours and his on the left hand side above your knee bot his unit is slimline
    60 mm long ,20mm wide, 20 mm depth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tjs View Post
    I put mine above my left knee but it’s still a bit of a nuisance as i'm 6' 1". Will be interested in other options.
    cheers
    Mine is in the same place. Problem is - you have to be able to get to it to manually to apply the trailer brakes if required. This limits where it can go.
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    I came up with TJS's position (Above left knee) if I cut the bracket down and drill another couple of holes but will have to remove the panel first, otherwise I won't be able to put the threaded screws into the the left side of the unit!...It's a TEKONSHA P3...Thanks for the tips guys!
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    Mine is same as most, above the left knee but being an auto you don't move the left leg alot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bopman View Post
    I came up with TJS's position (Above left knee) if I cut the bracket down and drill another couple of holes but will have to remove the panel first, otherwise I won't be able to put the threaded screws into the the left side of the unit!...It's a TEKONSHA P3...Thanks for the tips guys!
    I'll try eating fewer weet-bix
    I did cut the bracket down and drill new holes along with trimming the little plastic clip on top of the unit to get it as flush as possible. I had thought of cutting into the panels to mount but thought that was a bit drastic.
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    have a look at this one looks great
    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ric-brake-unit
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