Thread: Where have you put your brake controller

I'm not sure that the redarc has deceleration sensing like the teshonka's ( in which, yes , they have to be nearly level +/- 15 odd degrees). Having read the redarc specs and blurb, it doesn't mention decel or mounting the control unit level - high probability that it would be noted somewhere if the redarc had similar features to the teshonka.


There's only one way to find out.........

Originally Posted by langy

I'm not sure that the redarc has deceleration sensing like the teshonka's ( in which, yes , they have to be nearly level +/- 15 odd degrees). Having read the redarc specs and blurb, it doesn't mention decel or mounting the control unit level - high probability that it would be noted somewhere if the redarc had similar features to the teshonka.


There's only one way to find out.........

thats what Ian said that he hadn't read it anywhere.....so hopefully we might be ok....just thought I better ask as it was mentioned as something to be aware of.

Think Ian might fit it Monday we are waiting for the sc80 to turn up hoping that's going to be Monday so he can do it all in one go.

Hi Lou,

What model redarc controller did you end up with?

I just sold my Tekonsha Prodigy (Which I never ended up fitting) and bought a Redarc miniature remote unit one. All that is visible to the driver is a small dial knob to alter the gain, that has the override function by pressing the dial knob in, and a LED which changes from red to orange to green during braking etc. It is tiny and unobtrusive and just what I was after as the RRC dash isn't the place for heaps of gadgets IMHO

JC

same one with remote head
ian

Ian,

They are a good unit by all reports, I haven't read the destructions yet, only got it on Thursday. Looks nice and simple though. Simple appeals to me.

JC

Lou on the D1 sikaflex it to the inside of the kick panel under the steering wheel. In the Puma... we'll I've promised Ian some pic's tomorrow. Believe me that unit is easy to hide. Actually there are pic's of my D2 installation on the forum somewhere (and in my Flickr album)

Now as to the connection. I was under the impression your brakes would be via the 20A trailer plug and only the trailer charging would be via the 50A anderson plug.

Originally Posted by dullbird

it has been suggested to me that the controller has to sit level with the car on a flat other wise it will pull the brakes on, is that right?

Something to do with the pendulum inside not being able to swing if at to much of an angle

Lou, that only applies to a pendulum unit (like a Tekonsha). The RedArc can sit anywhere you like in the car as it does not have any type of force control.

Originally Posted by justinc

Ian,

They are a good unit by all reports, I haven't read the destructions yet, only got it on Thursday. Looks nice and simple though. Simple appeals to me.

JC

Did you notice it in my Puma? Can't recall if I pointed out the controls or not