red arc products for towing help?

[landcruiser3DP]

i've read up on this before and am returning to it with the idea of buying something used but i don't totally understand what i need or how it works.
- can i buy something like what's in this box or do i need to make sure to buy a 80 series specific unit?
- do i need to buy an additional harness?
- does something plug into my existing trailer harness and if so how do i know what i need?
- shouid i get the off road version (and how do i know if this is one of those) as long as i am doing this?
- also what is this "tow pro link"? is it sold separately from what is in this box? does it replace what's in the box?
thanks for any help here...

 

[reklund5]

You don't need the tow pro link.

The standard RedArc brake controller will work for 99% of trailers you'd ever hook to an 80. There isn't a plug-n-play solution for an 80 series. You'll have to run your own wiring for the brake controller, from battery to the controller on a self resetting circuit breaker, and then from the controller to the 7pin trailer plug on your rear bumper. you'll also need to provide a brake input to the controller, as well as a ground. Only 4 wires, so not a big deal,

What are you trying to tow that you need a brake controller for?