Trailer ebrake controller

I find it mildly annoying that when I bought my Tacoma pick up truck with towing package it did not come with an E brake controller for a trailer. So that said, has anyone installed an E brake controller for trailers on their trucks? I’m referring to the controller that you can adjust brake pressure and squeeze it if you have to emergency brake the trailer. I’m open to any suggestions or recommendations.

Thanks.

 

It's because only 12% of owners will ever need on on a Tacoma, and they are super easy to install.

Tekonsha P2 and 2 minutes of digging to find the connector.



There are other ways to mount them but this is my standard emergency-reach-without-looking spot.

 

I have a RedArc installed in mine: https://redarcelectronics.com/collections/electric-trailer-brake-controllers
The Tacoma has wiring built in so the install was relatively painless.

 

This is my current setup with the Tekonsha P3 with Meso customs cubby

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-controllers.711132/

 

Super easy. Your manual states where the pre-wired pigtail is for a controller. Once you have that kick panel off, look where you think the manual is describing, then dig deeper. Way deeper. Its buried under a wire bundle against the firewall.

Then plug in with your pre-purchased adapter harness, plug the other end into your controller, and button it up. Done. Easy.

 

Hey - great ideas/suggestions guys. Very helpful. Thanks and much appreciated.
We have them on ALL the trucks at work where we are pulling trailers that are 9600 +/- lbs. while I have never had to use it, it just makes me feel better knowing it’s there.

 

Bought my tekonsha P3 and installed in last year when I bought my travel trailer/camper. Took longer to drill the rear of the dash pocket, than to install.

 

I just purchased a tekonsha but I have yet to use it

 

I plug into the 12-volt and rock-and-roll with my Prodigy 90250... works like a champ.

 

Redarc liberty. Installs under the dash. Leaves a small knob to adjust on the dash. Has a led light to tell you what it's doing. No box or custom plate. All in for just under $200.

Here is the link.
https://redarcelectronics.com/products/tow-pro-liberty-electric-brake-controller

 

I have this same kit on my second gen. I think it's the best bake controller kit on the market.

 

Yeah, I have a Tekonsha P2. Solid, reliable unit.
I had a Teconsha in my F250 before the Tacomas. They just work.

If I didn't I'd probably buy the Redarc (but I have no actual experience with it).

 

Do you have a link for this?

 

It's a custom setup, there used to be an option for custom layout and don't see it anymore. Might have to email them to check if they are able to make more.