Which brake controller?

I've used a range of controllers over the years and have found RedArc to be a great unit. The latest RedArcTow Pro does a great job.

Make sure you follow the installation instructions exactly as written.

I had a Tekonsha quite a few years back - it was highly effective and reliable. When changing cars though, I chose the Redarc Towpro and it is just the same...highly effective and reliable. BUT, the Redarc is enhanced by (what I see as) superior industrial design...just the single push button / setting dial control interface needs to be accommodated in a good place (easy done...mine is inserted into a blanked switch hole).....manual control and auto braking settings are all done via that one button/dial....the main control unit is back in behind. Seeing they are an SA based company, manufacturing the goods here in Australia, there is no contest in my view.

+1 for the RedArc.
Simple to use and effective.

Been fitting brake controllers for over 20 years and I use and recommend Tekonsha Primus. At over half the price of a Tow Pro they are great value and do just as good a job. The only time I recommend a Tow Prow is if there is space limitations or the vehicle is fitted with an under dash air bag.

I'm also using the primus ...cheaper !!
what vehicle are you putting it on ? if it has the Cam~Bus wiring system make it a little harder wiring up :(

NeddySmith

As you are fitting the nit to the Ranger then I would suggest the Redarc Tow Pro, as there is at least some Multiplexing of the electrical system in these vehicles, and it MUST be wired and fitted EXACTLY as per their instructions. They also do a 'plug n play' fitting kit which I would suggest is used, as they have tested vehicles as fitted and shown that there is no interference with the original vehicle's electrical system (something that can very easily happen with these newer vehicles)

I have used the Teconsha Voyager, and also their Prodigy in past vehicles and am now using the Redarc Tow Pro, and I would rate the Tow Pro as the best of the three.

Regards
Athol

Two vehicles + 2 Tekonsha P3's. Work fine for us

The Redarc is nice with its dash switch mount but my trucks do not have any spare holes so the Tekonsha mounting suits us plus its a whole lot cheaper.

You can also hire brake controllers which is good for a hire situation if may not do it again for some time.
Can't remember who makes them but the hire company should know or might have them.

Just fitted another Tekonsha to a Ranger today. No problems.

Hi NeddySmtih, my vote would be for a Redarc Tow Pro. Australian manufactured, and recognised as one of the best on the market. As Ivan has already stated, have it professionally installed by a good Auto Elec.

Macca.

Thanks Guys,

I think i am leaning towards the Redarc, mainly due to the fact of cabin space in the Ranger and my longer legs, so having ti under the dash isnt really an option, and i like the idea of having the unit hidden away as much as possible.