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Discussion in 'Towing' started by sn49750, Jul 15, 2020.

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  1. Feb 6, 2021 at 4:43 AM
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    The weight sounds good for the truck it's what I see others recommend
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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    Mounted my P3 in the dash with a kit from ESP Truck Accessories.Tekonsha P3.jpg
     
    Dcross, Feb 6, 2021
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  3. Feb 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    I mounted the P3 in my 2020 SR which requires more cutting than I wanted but I had already purchased so went ahead and cut the hole and a piece behind the plate. If I were to do it again I would just get the redarc, much cleaner. 20210228_172811.jpg 20210228_172821.jpg
     
    Scottyskywalker, Feb 28, 2021
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  4. Feb 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    What harness did you use to tie into the stock one ?
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2021 at 4:11 PM
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    REDARC makes a plug-and-play harness for Tacomas now, avoiding the need to splice: https://redarcelectronics.com/products/tow-pro-brake-controller-harness-to-suit-toyota-tph-015

    Mine on order now with Tow-Pro Elite & stock-looking button knob x 2.5 weeks. Apparently, there are on-going container ship delays from Australia affecting this product. Will update once installed on how it goes.

    Interested to hear if others have used the Tacoma-specific harness or had to wire using the universal one.
     
    panicmonster, Feb 28, 2021
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  6. Mar 5, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    socal996

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    Installed the Redarc in my 2016 today used their plug and play harness very easy and just a little extra cabling that easily fits behind the kick panel.

    I did run into a problem when removing the lower dash panel I had to take the hood release cable out of the pull mechanism and now can't get it back in. Anyone experienced this have suggestions on how to get the cable seated again?
     
    socal996, Mar 5, 2021
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  7. Mar 5, 2021 at 5:39 PM
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    I had the same issue but just kept at until it popped in place.
     
    Scottyskywalker, Mar 5, 2021
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  8. Mar 6, 2021 at 5:07 AM
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    Thanks I have an extra set of hands today, so hopefully can get it done.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    I received the correct gen 3 harness for the P3 and finished the install today. 20210307_163711.jpg
     
    Scottyskywalker, Mar 7, 2021
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  10. Mar 10, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    I like what everyone has said about the REDARC set up. I hadn’t heard of it before. I put a P3 in my truck 2 years ago and love it. Also got the pigtail so it would be plug and play. No splices. Even I couldn’t mess it up. C6103FE3-C02C-4A09-A9AC-B4BA6CEE3FE7.jpg 19642FAA-8B65-42E2-82F1-E35A50BB5E1B.jpg E562FA0A-1DEA-4FEF-BA96-27B21F5E7D84.jpg Did get bloody knuckles digging around for the factory part of the harness by the kick panel.
     
    Steve721, Mar 10, 2021
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  11. Mar 13, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    Yep... persistence pays off.
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    +1 on the REDARC Liberty. Placed just as you described under the dash several months ago. With my '16 SR5, the switches are fairly non existent, so I just chose the tall blank. Turned out, the plus of this location was that I could easily check the light through the steering wheel while towing...

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    gatriguy, Jun 18, 2021
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  13. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    That is awesome I'm glad others are finding this great product. Mine has been working great so far.

    I found it has a feature I didn't expect. I had a bad bulb socket on my pop-ups right brake light. The thing actually flashes red for a bulb error.
     
    Taco_mike73, Jun 20, 2021
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  14. Jul 3, 2021 at 3:34 PM
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    Another REDARC fan here.

    When we started actively looking for a travel trailer, I started looking into all the “extras” that would be needed. I was sold on the redarc because the installation was simple, looked like Toyota installed it, and it had great reviews.

    We took our first trip a few weeks ago. We got up to Oregon and back without any issues.

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  15. Jul 3, 2021 at 3:47 PM
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    I’ve had mine fully installed for months but haven’t plugged in the connector yet. Nothing to tow. But I have knocked my knee on the knob a few times. :)

    Need 6 car garage and a TT or two..


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  16. Dec 23, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    TPH-015 as pictured. I installed a Tow Pro Elite in my Gen 3 earlier this week. The TPH-015 harness from Redarc plugs directly into the factory TRD towing harness and the white wire needs to go to the chassis ground. I used the ground on the side that the other connectors use. It is secured with a 10mm nut if I remember correctly. I have a few more pictures in this post .

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  17. Dec 24, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    Big fan of the Redarc. 20211216_180909.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 24, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Same

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