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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wheat72, Mar 6, 2021.

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  1. Mar 15, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Hey Mate!
    Great setup, albeit all my suggestions will be biased. Take a minute, and watch this video and see what you think!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1qB6wj5Eo
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    Nice looking Aliner! I pull a scout lite with my Taco. The liberty works great for my aframe and 21 foot boat. I think the main difference between the two is the pro can control up to 3 axles and has programmable functions, but don’t quote me on that.
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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    Like you said, one of the main differences is the Elite can control up to 3 axles vs 2 with the Liberty. The biggest for me would be the two modes proportional, and off-road mode. In addition to some aesthetic features.
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2021 at 1:58 AM
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    So does the Redarc have a plug and play cable for the Tacoma? I see on their website that the harness works with the 4-Runner. Is the Tacoma and 4-Runner setups the same? Basically I'm trying to figure out all the pieces I need to buy to install in my 21 Tacoma.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    FYI, the Tow Pro Liberty is back in stock a few days early over at Redarc.
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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    Wire Harness: RED99FR
    https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Redarc/RED99FR.html

    Switch Blank: 331-TPSI-002
    https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Redarc/331-TPSI-002.html

    I used both for my 2021
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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  8. Mar 16, 2021 at 8:10 AM
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  9. Mar 16, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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    I bought the Liberty, Tacoma harness, and blank this morning for $162.47. I have seen people install this without the switch blank, so I don’t think that’s strictly necessary if you’re okay with drilling.
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    This is correct. Removing the dash is not fun on a new car as the plastic is stiff but everything should pop out as long as you are careful. I only had to remove the “chubby” but I have seen others remove the entire lower trim from the dash.
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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    Heck, I wouldn’t worry about a brake controller with that weight! Unless you do some rock crawling.
    Let me retract my statement. If it has brakes, I would because I could.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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  13. Mar 16, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    Redarc’s Website.
     
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    Heck my boat, and trailer are around 2k lbs+, or so, and i haven't the need to use a controller with the brakes this tacoma already has. I guess if i towed in the winter on icy roads it'd be nice but i don't.
     
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  15. Mar 16, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    I agree with use it because you can. My pop up camper has trailer brakes and is well under the 3000 pounds federal requirement for trailer brakes. I always use them. My first Camper didn't have them. I can tell you if you get in a situation where you need to stop quick it's much better with than with out.
     
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    @REDARC_Ryan , will the
    $25 TPSI-007 Switch Insert Panel (TPSI-007)
    TPSI-007 switch blank work for the liberty, or just the elite? i would like to put this on the left side of my steering wheel, and use the thinner taller blank because, I am assuming the
    $15 TPSI-002 Switch Insert Panel for Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles
    TPSI-002 blank is the shorter wider blank. installing into a 2019 Tacoma Sport 4x4.

    just making sure I am ordering the correct stuff. my cart has
    $140 EBRH-ACCNA REDARC Tow-Pro Liberty Electric Trailer Brake Controller Kit, Everyday Mode for Proportional Braking, Active Calibration, Inertia Sensing, Manual Override for Trailer Sway, Compatible with 12V Systems
    EBRH-ACCNA liberty unit
    TPH-015 wiring harness
    TPSI-007 switch blank

    Is this all I need, or do i need a different combo? thank you in advance. Ski
     
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  17. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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    It's also great to have in less than ideal road conditions to either anchor the vehicle to slow it down, shorten braking distance, and or correct sway.
     
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  18. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    Yes, the switch blanks will work the liberty as well! Your cart looks perfect, thanks for thinking of REDARC!

    The
    $15 TPSI-002 Switch Insert Panel for Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles
    TPSI-002 is the blocky stubby switch vs, 007 is the oblong slimmer extended switch blank.
     
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  20. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    Correct, the switch plates are not mandatory but just allow for cleaner install look, and feel. If you're drilling into an interior panel instead it may increase thickness beyond the tolerance of the knob and not be useable anyway.
     
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