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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Mc4by View Post
    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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    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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    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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    Yep Redarc towpro elite x4. Does the job well and is very minimal and neat in the cab.

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    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    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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    Well that makes the decision easy. Redarc it is.
    Thanks all.
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    Yep x5 & I installed it DIY.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yeti's Beast View Post
    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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    Sounds like the Redarcs are good. I've got a Tekonsha voyager, cheap, simple and works well.

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