Thread: D4 Electric Trailer Brake Wiring

Just wondering if Sneigy or anyone else had considered the alternative wiring that Brisbane LR did for Meken he described on page 34 of this thread? That is, tapping in to brake pedal switch via 4 pin protected relay. From what I have understood from this thread, using the pedal switch would have issues but does the relay protect from those problems?

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

Just wondering if Sneigy or anyone else had considered the alternative wiring that Brisbane LR did for Meken he described on page 34 of this thread? That is, tapping in to brake pedal switch via 4 pin protected relay. From what I have understood from this thread, using the pedal switch would have issues but does the relay protect from those problems?



Cheers,

Scott

You need to run a wire to the rear anyway, running twin and thus avoiding an area where, should something go wrong, the CJB is damaged is a more sensible solution.

Fascinating and very helpful discussions and information for this new owner.

Just had our TDV6 fitted with the RedArc TowPro by Tim at Belair Road Auto Electrical. He also fitted an Anderson plug, replacing the white round outlet in the process. Nice and neat all round.

TowPro head unit is neatly located in the LHS of the steering column. Reason is the unit is significantly deeper than the original RedArc unit but easy to access by finger tips as required

RobA

Originally Posted by Jimlr

Quick pic of my TowPro install.
Head unit (dial) has replaced one of the 12v socket in centre console, no holes drilled in the car, easy install with the console out, easy to revert to factory.
Very easy and instinctive to reach in this location, and as recommend by the getabout training guys as I understand.
Haven't found the control box yet (have been told to stop pulling new car apart!), but it's up in behind the nav somewhere.
Impressed with seamless operation of the TowPro itself, once calibrated with trailer attached.

Just wondering which company did this install. It looks very neat and tidy.
Cheers,
Scott

RedArc TowPro fitted to console in place of right hand power socket of 2011 SDV6 by MobileTek. European white socket removed and two Anderson plugs fitted for Caravan ESC and power. Very happy with workmanship and easily removed leaving no damage to original parts.

Originally Posted by RobA

Just had our TDV6 fitted with the RedArc TowPro by Tim at Belair Road Auto Electrical. He also fitted an Anderson plug, replacing the white round outlet in the process. Nice and neat all round.

You could have come and said g'day to me. My work is about 500 metres up the road from Tim.

Hi Dropbear, just around the corner from me as well, I don't want to go off topic but I am interested in your impression of the towpro, is it progressive and sensitive enough? What do you tow, what is the mass, what type of brakes.

Thanks. .........Peter

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Hi PeterJ, We pick up the van in Melbourne at the end of the month so I can't comment on the performance of the TowPro until then. The van is 20'3" off road with tandem axle and control rider suspension, 16" wheels and 12" off road brakes. Not light, atm of 3140.


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