What kind of camper do you have?

Just push the round knob and it applies the brake, it can't get any simpler.

Super easy install with the Tacoma install kit.

 

Where doyou order it from? Is there a version specific to the 2nd gen Tacoma?

 

I would just call and ask Redarc. I'm not sure about 2nd gen wiring.

https://www.redarcelectronics.com/us/contact-us?&customer_request_id=1706905877280

 

The Redarc is awesome, there are some good install threads on here. Mine looks like it was from the factory. There is a guy on here that also sells a special mounting bracket for the unit that makes the install even easier.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-redarc-tow-pro-liberty-install.773860/

 

Whoa someone made a bracket for the Redarc?! I just had to kind of ziptie it up behind there when I did mine a few years back. Hmmm, is it worth taking apart my lower dash again to mount it nicely...?

 

Probably not. I used zip ties too, worked fine. I found out about the bracket after, would have been nice, but now it’s out of sight out of mind

 

I dont have a redarc so I had to google but pressing the nob manually applies the trailer brakes? Cool learned something today.

 

I have a Tekonsha P3 and it works great. It also has a lever underneath the unit to manually apply the brakes.

I thought about the Redarc. I've never used one, so I can't say if I think they are good or bad- I just liked the screen on the P3 for adjustments and the simplicity of using it for multiple trailers if needed.

Down side of the P3 is that I have to remember it's there or I hit it with my shin. There are "discrete" mounting options for it, but I took the easy path and screwed it to the underside of the dash.

As to weight distribution hitches, I really like my Andersen.

My camper is almost 5000# fully loaded, and it handles it quite well and very easy to use. And it's clean!

Anderson WDH.

 

For those with the Tekonsha P3, where are you mounting them at? Will the wiring harness reach the center console cubby?

 

I mounted my P3 under the dash, a couple of inches from the hood release.

I don't think the harness is long enough to reach the center console. If you can solder (or use crimp connectors of some type), you could make the harness longer.

 

Can you post a pic please?

 

Yes. You can also press the knob instead of the brake pedal to start the engine. Handy if you’re outside the truck and need to start it for some reason.

 

I 3d printed one of these to mount it in that little cubby down by your left knee (linked below) i hit my knee on it every time I drive and it sucks bad! It also doesn't hold very well so it pops out every now and then. I am gong to see if I can move it to a ram ball on the A pillar oh shit handle this spring so its up on the dash.

https://www.stlfinder.com/model/mou...rake-control-in-2009-tacoma-hw3uTe3X/4351798/

 

I mounted my P2 in the little cubby to the right of the steering wheel (where the parking brake handle goes on manual transmission trucks).

You can see it in post #40 of my build thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/scott-b-s-2015-ac-build-expo-style.368814/page-2#post-10395939

 

If you have the little cubby to the left of the steering wheel, there is an ESP mount for it. I used one in my first truck and it worked well, but when I got a new truck I ended up going with the Redarc which I thought looked more clean/factory.

$36 ESP Truck Accessories Brake Controller Mounting kit for 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma Compatible with Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller

https://www.amazon.com/ESP-Truck-Accessories-Controller-Compatible/dp/B07L7MRC79

 

Sure. I'll do it tomorrow if I can remember that long.

 

I’m gonna check the grab bar option. Thanks!

 

That’s usually where the P238 rides, but I may look more into this. How many clips hold that pocket in?

 

IIRC, there are 2 in the rear (forward in truck) and 2 at the opening.

The cover is stable, and does not move/rattle

 

eyeballing this one.... basic, and priced right for a simple upgrade from being a tenter.
https://www.runawaycampers.com/coolcamp

But came across this, which I find intriguing for use with my existing utility trailer... on a Harbor Freight frame... https://tuscaoutdoors.com/products/the-hitchhiker-camper