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Old 09-03-2020, 03:24 PM
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I was surprised that the towing pack did not include a brake controller. Who's towing and what controller are you using?
 
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Old 09-04-2020, 04:59 PM
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Funny, I was just looking into this on Tuesday.

I'm looking at a Curt controller that is wireless. I like the functionality of it and the ease of setting it up. Its not perfect, but for the few times that I will tow it should work great.

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Old 09-07-2020, 04:20 PM
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I installed the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite brake controller. You need the REDARC Ford/Lincoln suitable Tow-Pro Brake Controller Harness (TPH-006) as well. That harness will plug into a plug that is attached up the brake pedal. You have to remove the lower dash panel. It’s an easy job. Took me less than 30 minutes. I also used the REDARC Tow Pro Universal Mount. I installed the mount/and **** (controller) in the blank below the parking brake and dimmer.
 
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Old 09-08-2020, 01:45 PM
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Have a picture of the **** installation in the blank? How well did the redarc universal mount fit the opening?
 
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Old 09-08-2020, 02:04 PM
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Have a picture of the **** installation in the blank? How well did the redarc universal mount fit the opening?




Out of the box, the fit is a tad loose, so I used the enclosed foam to tighten things up a bit and finally added some double side 3M tape as well. It looks good and fits well. Other option would have been to drill it out the factory blank.
 
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That looks great! Nice to see someone has a working system in their Defender.

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Old 10-07-2020, 05:19 PM
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I’m sure I can figure it out but any Pointers on the lower panel? Are there screws? Snap clips?
 
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wow clean installation! great job.
 
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Old 10-14-2020, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Guapo
I installed the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite brake controller. You need the REDARC Ford/Lincoln suitable Tow-Pro Brake Controller Harness (TPH-006) as well. That harness will plug into a plug that is attached up the brake pedal. You have to remove the lower dash panel. It’s an easy job. Took me less than 30 minutes. I also used the REDARC Tow Pro Universal Mount. I installed the mount/and **** (controller) in the blank below the parking brake and dimmer.
I take delivery of our new Defender today! I followed your lead on the Brake Controller and will install it this weekend :-)
 
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Old 10-14-2020, 10:40 AM
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I take delivery of our new Defender today! I followed your lead on the Brake Controller and will install it this weekend :-)
Take a couple pics on access and how to access the panel, and we can turn this into a DIY thread on the brake controller. I’m going to tackle mine in two weeks!
 


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