Disco D4 MY15 Towing

[yadillah]

Hi,
This is yet another question on fitting an electric trailer brake controller.
I propose buying a Redarc Pro, and I tow a 1700kg Camper Trailer. I am a little confused. On enquiry, I was told that the white plug is of no use in Australia, and that I should ignore it and replace it with an Anderson Plug. Also, I was told that when fitting, the brown wire should be connected to pin 5. Definitely not the blue wire. Is all this correct?
I am getting an Auto Elec to do the job, but want to alert him to any peculiarities of the D4.
I have only had the vehicle for 2 weeks, and it is fantastic! It is a change for me as, up to date, I have had 8 Landcruisers.

[winaje]

Welcome to LR ownership, and the Forum too.

Sniegy is The Authority on this stuff, and this thread is the place to start looking...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/97935-d4-electric-trailer-brakes.html

[ScottD4]

Hi,
This is yet another question on fitting an electric trailer brake controller.
I propose buying a Redarc Pro, and I tow a 1700kg Camper Trailer. I am a little confused. On enquiry, I was told that the white plug is of no use in Australia, and that I should ignore it and replace it with an Anderson Plug. Also, I was told that when fitting, the brown wire should be connected to pin 5. Definitely not the blue wire. Is all this correct?
I am getting an Auto Elec to do the job, but want to alert him to any peculiarities of the D4.
I have only had the vehicle for 2 weeks, and it is fantastic! It is a change for me as, up to date, I have had 8 Landcruisers.

As someone who now has experience in this I would strongly recommend only taking your vehicle to someone who can demonstrate LR experience.

The auto-elec I went with assured me he had LR experience, so I took him on his word, only to find after reading the thread on here that it's not been done correctly.

I actually think after reading the thread you are best off fitting it yourself.

[sniegy]

As long as the Auto Elec checks his work afterwards & just doesn't go off color coded wiring all should be fine.
The brown wire goes to pin 5-for trailer brakes.
The blue wire is rear fog light.

If your ever in Melb. PM me & i can do it for you.
HTH.
Cheers.

[TDV6]

Replacement plugs from narvia have wiring diagrams on back of packet, have a look next time you visit repco etc.

I solder the tips of the wires before placing in plug and tightening retaining screw.

Ryall