Thread: Electric Brake Controller for D4 and Caravan

Hi Mowog,
Same same, same place, same brake controller no problems at all. I did wire mine into the connection block on the nearside rear of the vehicle and ran the cables back. I had heard of all sorts of nightmares trying to wire the unit directly into the brake pedal. Might be just urban myth, not sure, I just know mine works.

I have a P3 mounted on top of the dash just left of the instrument panel in my D3, yes I had to have two small holes drilled into the dash for mounting but I can easily reach the manual override control in an emergency if I need to. This is important to be able to do quickly in any vehicle that uses a electric brake controller, even when fitted in a D3/4 even though they have great stability controls standard for towing.

Plus I can easily adjust the brake force without taking my eyes off the road if need be.

The other thing is if you mount the brake controller under the dash as many do then not only can you not reach the manual override quickly and safely but in a head on accident you are likely to break and badly gash your leg when it hits the controller and bracket.

By the way the P3 has never let me down either when I had it in the D2 or now in the D3.

I reckon for the sake of not having two small holes in a dash many people seriously compromise their safety and the way I look at it is once a brake controller is fitted to any vehicle chances are it never will be taken out so why worry about a couple of small holes?

Surely it is better to have the brake controller mounted in a safe, quick and easy to reach and see position more then anything else?

cheers,
Terry

Terry

I have to agree with you. I am concerned about the location of my controller.

Can you post a picture of where yours is?

Originally Posted by Roger

Hi, Great info so far thanks so much, I am thinking I will definately go back to the LR dealer in Geelong and insist on upgrading to what I initially ordered, however, I have not heard from anyone on this forum if anyone has fitted the Hayman Reece Guardian IQ, or the Tekonsha Primus IQ to their D4?

Hi Rodger
I have an HR Guardian IQ installed. It was installed in Brisbane by the guys from Arrow Towbars - they do the installations for the local Jayco dealer. They did need to use a guy who was familiar with the D4, as a lot of other installers freak out for some reason. I installed the controller on the right side panel next to the steering wheel - I found that it was too cramped on the left side (I'm 6'6"). I can still access the manual switch easilly with my right hand.

I have towed approx 5,000 km with it so far and haven't had any issues. I set it up on delivery with the van and haven't touched the settings since. I tow a 2300kg van.

I had a Linear Electronics LED adapter box installed on the a-frame of the van - this works fine, but did cost a couple of hundred dollars.

Hope this info helps
Chris

Originally Posted by roamer

I have 3lt D4 with a Tekonsha P3, no dramas operates disc brakes on KK fine.
You will need pulsebuster (or similar), to stop pulsing indicators, and activate tow stability and cut rear sensor.

Never had anything activated by my dealer

Cheers Ken

Hi Ken just picked up my MY 16.5 LR4 it has led lights - as does my caravan do you know if this would need a pulse buster ?
Also I have a P3 ready to fit plus I have the OEM connector - any ideas of where this plugs in ? Passenger footwell ? Drivers footwell ? Thanks hope you can help Steve .

Steve,

Only the D3 needs a "pulse buster" but the D4 does need additional resistance in the trailer circuit in order to detect an LED only trailer/van.
Once detected, it activates the towing program (gearbox shift points), disables the rear sensors and illuminates the flashing trailer symbol when indicator is on.
This can be achieved via diy means or you can purchase a ready-to-go module.
Note that without anything additional fitted the trailer lights themselves will work, just not the other things mentioned.

Best to get a cuppa (or something stronger) and read this:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-disco...er-brakes.html
It covers brake controller install options and also the LED module options.
It is now a very long thread but has everything you'd need to know.

Regards,
Scott

Originally Posted by Roger

Hi, Great info so far thanks so much, I am thinking I will definately go back to the LR dealer in Geelong and insist on upgrading to what I initially ordered, however, I have not heard from anyone on this forum if anyone has fitted the Hayman Reece Guardian IQ, or the Tekonsha Primus IQ to their D4?

I have the HR guardian IQ fitted. Was fitted by the dealer when originally delivered to previous owner.

I completed the P3 install yesterday. I used the ashtray out if my former Grand Cherokee (which is a perfect, solid fit in the front cup holders).
The reason I went down this path is I already have the P3, but will probably fit a Towpro Elite down the track.
I get a good view of its screen, and when not in use can be easily removed.