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  1. 3rd January 2021, 11:37 AM #1
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    D3 electric trailer brake controller

    Gday All,

    I guessing tis will be like asking the best tyre but here goes.... Is there a preferred brand/type of controller for the D3 ?

    Caravan will be in the picture in the next few months , so want to start getting the D3 ready , i see the How to in the sticky section but it doesnt recommend a particular controller so wondered if fellow D3 owners have found 1 brand that suits best.

    Thanks and Cheers
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  2. 3rd January 2021, 12:49 PM #2
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    I've had a Tekonsha P3 in a Navava and in the D3 (different units, the D3 came with one fitted) and now have the Redarc Tow Pro in the D4 (was fitted when i bought the car.)

    I think the Tow Pro is heaps better.
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  3. 3rd January 2021, 12:53 PM #3
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    I had a ‘redarc’, which performed very well, and the little control button was just between the centre cubbybox and the electric brake switch, a perfect place as I could rest my wrist on the cubby lid whilst making little adjustment to the trailer brakes.

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    ps mine also tow pro
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  4. 3rd January 2021, 02:32 PM #4
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    I've had the Tek P3 for about 4 years now, just love it. incremental adjustments of 0.1V to get it just right and cancel feature for reversing. About to get a second one for the wife's car with a TAG towbar.

    Im sure theyre all good bits of kit and have their individual quirks and pro's.
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  5. 3rd January 2021, 02:55 PM #5
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    I had a tekonsha in the D2, which was fine. When I bought the D4 I fitted a redarc toe pro elite. IMHO it’s a far superior controller
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    Quote Originally Posted by John_D4 View Post
    I had a tekonsha in the D2, which was fine. When I bought the D4 I fitted a redarc toe pro elite. IMHO it’s a far superior controller
    Another with the Redarc Tow Pro Elite. Brilliant
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  7. 3rd January 2021, 04:13 PM #7
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    I have prodigy in D2 & tow pro in d3 both do what they meant to do, so probably a personal choice with pricing to help decide.
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    Tow Pro Elite in both the D4 (6 years) and now the new to us D3. Works well.

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  9. 3rd January 2021, 08:07 PM #9
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    Teko etc have been known to occasionally cause issues in the later vehicles with not going to sleep correctly.

    No such problems with the Tow Pro Elite...

    Also, look to where you want it fitted - the box units often get fitted by your leg - Not where you want something should you have a crash!
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  10. 4th January 2021, 06:47 AM #10
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    Also, the redarc looks like it was fitted by factory instead of some bulky box that you need to fit somewhere. There’s a really good installation guide that someone has posted on here that give detailed instructions on how to install
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