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Install Redarc Brake Controller

October 2, 2020 by Donald Anderson

Campbell needs a trailer brake controller to pick up Cocoon, our Casita travel trailer from the factory. We chose to install the Redarc Pro Elite controller.

It has modes for on-pavement and off-pavement driving, and the control button mounts into the dash for a clean, professional look. The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has a prewired connector for a brake controller, making the installation easy.

The parts needed for the installation are listed below.

Installation Steps

These are the steps to install the controller. There is a gallery below with photos of the installation.

  1. Connect the Tekonsha adapter to the Redarc connector using the supplied crimp connectors.
  2. Remove the left switch-cluster to access the factory trailer brake connector.
  3. Connect the Tekonsha plug to the Land Cruiser connector which comes inserted into a plastic holder. It is below the orange connector.
  4. Pull down the lower dash to access the right switch-cluster. Remove the upper-right blank panel blank and insert the Redarc panel. Then mount the control button into the new panel.
  5. Mount the control unit inside the dash. Firmly attached to something stable, so it doesn’t move when you are driving.

Do you have comments about an article? I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Are there any problems or annoyances that you face adventuring?

Please leave a comment below.

Don Anderson


Installation Photos

These photos are in the order of the installation steps:


Affiliate-Free Links:

  • 331-EBRH-ACCV2 — Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller
  • 331-TPSI-002 — Mounting Panel for Controller Control Knob
  • 3040-S — Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter

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