Looking for recommendations for a brake controller for my 2020 LC HE
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redarcelectronics.com
Tow-Pro Electric Brake Controller Range- REDARC
Looking for a reliable brake controller? REDARC has you covered with the Tow-Pro Liberty for everyday towing or the Tow-Pro Elite for all-terrain.
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cboyd
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I just ordered the Redarc Elite today based on what I have read on the boards.
Me too! Just ordered one for my 2020 HE.
I ordered direct from Redarc. No ship or tax. Plus a swag shirt.
Get the dash blank if that’s where you are mounting it.
Switch insert panel to suit Toyota Tacoma/Tundra/Cruiser
Suitable for Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, 4Runner and Highlander vehicles. The TPSI-007 Switch Insert Panel aids the installation of the Tow-Pro Elite and Liberty into suitable vehicles, replacing the switch blank in the front console.
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Wish I would have known that. I paid $17 in tax and no shirtMe too! Just ordered one for my 2020 HE.
I ordered direct from Redarc. No ship or tax. Plus a swag shirt.
Get the dash blank if that’s where you are mounting it.
Switch insert panel to suit Toyota Tacoma/Tundra/Cruiser
Suitable for Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, 4Runner and Highlander vehicles. The TPSI-007 Switch Insert Panel aids the installation of the Tow-Pro Elite and Liberty into suitable vehicles, replacing the switch blank in the front console.
Check out the CURT ECHO... Bluetooth is pretty sweet and no drilling. Mobile device becomes your brake controller.
www.curtmfg.com
Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller, 7-Way, Bluetooth® Smartphone Connection
The Echo® mobile trailer brake controller is truly a brake control for the modern age. It plugs into your vehicle and wirelessly connects to your smartphone, allowing you to control and monitor all trailer brake activity right from your own device. It comes with a customizable app for Apple or...
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My friend in Colorado just bought a teardrop kinda off-road trailer and has that Curt wireless controller. I don’t think he has used it yet. Personally I would rather have something to physically squeeze, twist or push. If your phone does not have that app open it may be hard to access quickly. I believe the Redarc has an off-road manual type mode but I’m not clear when that would be used. I’ll find out! I want the ability to manually engage the trailer brakes to test operation and adjustment without pressing the vehicle brakes. I even practice the motion of engaging trailer brakes only. It is my emergency parachute if trailer sway begins!Check out the CURT ECHO... Bluetooth is pretty sweet and no drilling. Mobile device becomes your brake controller.
Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller, 7-Way, Bluetooth® Smartphone Connection
The Echo® mobile trailer brake controller is truly a brake control for the modern age. It plugs into your vehicle and wirelessly connects to your smartphone, allowing you to control and monitor all trailer brake activity right from your own device. It comes with a customizable app for Apple or...
I guess it comes back to what we're use to. Those that have to have a knob will get a knob. Those that are use to flat screens are going to go the Bluetooth route. Some argue that they don't want to tie up their mobile device for the application the entire time they are on the road. The Curt allows you to save your settings and run those settings while you might need to use your phone. I'm Old School to a degree, if I don't need to punch holes in my dash, I like that you can plug&play the Curt, add to the system's memory and you are off.
I really like the REDARC Elite and believe I was first to mention it here on MUD, and was this close to pulling the trigger on one until the Echo hit the market. You can't take the REDARC with you to another prime mover.
Lost, dropped in water, dead battery. I’m with you.
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Regarding the Redarc Elite, which one do I get? I see two models for Toyota.
CharlieS
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I got the following from eTrailer.com and installed it myself:
| 331-EBRH-ACCV2 | Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional |
| 331-TPSI-002 | Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob |
FrazzledHunter
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I just went with the Redarc Tow Pro Elite.
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Forgot to add, I ordered this set.
ramangain
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I also use the Curt Echo unit. It is well worth noting (and said already) that the controller works even when you're phone is not connected to it. The phone is only used to change settings or apply the trailer brakes manually. Lost/damaged/broken phone? It will still work fine, you just can't make adjustments until you secure a new device to connect to the Curt unit again via BT.
A major benefit of the Curt unit is that a separate trailer brake output wire doesn't need to be used, nor does connection to a "vehicle brake light" wire. It can also be swapped from rig to rig, trailer to trailer with ease since it just plugs in between the rig and trailer 7 pin connectors.
A major benefit of the Curt unit is that a separate trailer brake output wire doesn't need to be used, nor does connection to a "vehicle brake light" wire. It can also be swapped from rig to rig, trailer to trailer with ease since it just plugs in between the rig and trailer 7 pin connectors.
CharlieS
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Admittedly, I don't like the idea of a phone operated trailer brake system. However, this would be the deal killer for me: "The phone is only used to... apply the trailer brakes manually."
In a sway situation or emergency, you need immmediate access to that feature.
