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2020 Brake Controller Mounting

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DJSatan, Oct 13, 2020.

  1. Oct 13, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    DJSatan

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    So curious what options/ ideas people have come up with without drilling into the dash? I did a temp rig up with just a flat fend bar extended over towards the driver side door under the dash works but not what I want for the long term... thought about trying some mob armor but not sure if/ how well that would work or if it would throw off the electronics in the controller...
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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    I had a Tekonsha PrimusIQ from my Jeep i was looking at moving over. The only good place is under the dash below the buttons for the cargo light and the bed outlet and such. I felt like it was the best place that would be away from the knee airbag but would get hit getting in/out of the truck. You might be okay with it under the dash like that. I wasn't and didn't like putting holes in the dash like that.

    I decided to go with a Redarc TowPro brake controller. Because of the way it's installed and looks custom with nothing to hit your knees on, no drilling the dash. I got the TowPro liberty model since I tow a pop-up camper with single Axel and 2100 gross weight that was good enough at $135
    IMG_20200827_171352.jpg https://redarcelectronics.com/collections/tow-pro-range
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    Looks good, unfortunately I already picked up a P3 as I rented a trailer hence why I jury rigged it temporarily it's not awful but not ideal either is funny I never used the stupid pocket before and now that I don't have it I need it figures
     
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    That's funny when I was looking at installation instructions and YouTube videos they were all like about the pocket. I test drove a 2019. Then later got a 2020 no pocket!!!
    I was able to sell my old control with the Jeep so it worked out.
    Check out meso customs they had custom panels for the p3 since it's more popular..
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    Nice. I'm in the market for one, and was consider a bluetooth/wifi version with phone app. This seems like because it has that integrated look, but has a knob to adjust gain real time.
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    All the things!
    I used heavy duty velcro to mount it to the bottom of the dash on the driver's left hand side. Works like a charm.
     
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    The switch blank I ordered was
    $15 Tpsi-002 Switch Insert Panel for Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles
    Tpsi-002.
    The custom harness is tph-015
    The elete version comes with a universal harness the Liberty version don't come with any wire but the cable to connect with the hidden TowPro box. You must order a custom harness with it.

    The knob is also the manual trailer brake button too, just press on it.

    Look in this thread post #24 & 33 I posted pictures of all the parts I got to install mine and the location the controller box is mounted.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trailer-brake-controller.676184/page-2#post-24360043
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Awesome - ordered one up! Thank you for this!
     
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