Jeep Gladiator Trailer Brake Controller Installation - Redarc Tow Pro Elite

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4 жыл бұрын

Got sick of waiting on Jeep to release the mythical Mopar trailer brake controller. So, I went aftermarket. Here's a look.

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@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
At the end of the video, where I talk about the dash lighting up like a Christmas tree, here's a little extra info: The wiring harness that goes from the main control box to the vehicle wiring connection under the dash should have a diode inline to prevent feedback in the brake circuit. The idea is to prevent issues when you hit the button without a trailer connected, and to prevent pulsing of your trailer brakes with the hazard lights on, etc. etc. This harness I used does have the diode pre-installed and my issues have not returned since initial start-up. All is well now. I can push the knob in for manual over-ride, turn the dial up and down, whatever I want and nothing odd happens. I just had a quirky initial start-up after installation and now it's gone. If you use hard wiring technique, or if you use a different plug and play harness that doesn't have the diode installed in the wiring, you may have some random issues with feedback from the brake signal. This could cause random weird issues possibly. If you use the harness I showed in this video, you should be fine.
@dougg8280
@dougg8280 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. So the TPH-020 with the 2 wires switched is the correct harness with the diode?
@samgengland
@samgengland 4 жыл бұрын
Good job on this video! I happen to be the guy in Adelaide, Australia that designs the plug-and-play harnesses for the Tow Pro. Just a little FYI: the white plastic terminal lock does not need to be completely removed from the connector housing to allow the swapping of the BLUE and BLACK wires - you only need to release it with your thumb nail and then reach through the terminal lock with a small flat blade screwdriver to release each of the two terminals while gently pulling their respective wires. Also, please note that if you use a harness with a diode inline on the red wire (as TPH-020 does), then your override function (that is when you press the button on the remote head without pressing the brake pedal) will activate the trailer brakes but will NOT illuminate the trailer stop lamps. This is a legislated requirement in California, and good idea everywhere. There are a few way to achieve this, but none are super easy - yet (I'm working on it!) Kind Regards from Oz, Sam.
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thanks! This seems like a great product so far and I can't wait until spring so I can try it out. I guess you guys are in the middle of summer there, but up here it's COLD.
@wejumpedin
@wejumpedin 4 жыл бұрын
I have the same harness that needs to switch the blue and black wire. Came off my Cherokee. Makes me nervous changing those. Can you expand on what that is doing please?
@AlMenard
@AlMenard 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for venturing off into the unknown and working thru the trials and tribulations of these sorts of things. Saving us from the missteps. You have helped me with my Gladiator Sport Build. I am appreciative of your efforts and passion.
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@JRP-D
@JRP-D 4 күн бұрын
Thank for the install video, great location.
@davidoverholt8082
@davidoverholt8082 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I don’t think I would have found that gray plug under the dash without this video
@jeremyblom2450
@jeremyblom2450 3 жыл бұрын
Two things, the cover doesn't fit back on where you say to mount it and I switched the blue and black wires like you said and put it all together and my trailer locked up when I hit the brakes the first time. I contacted redarc and they helped me diagnose that in fact the wires do not need to be switched and it worked perfect.
@zornsturm2543
@zornsturm2543 4 жыл бұрын
That advise on the harness is golden. Thanks a lot!
@josephgalbraith2875
@josephgalbraith2875 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences --- VERY helpful!
@pismo6111
@pismo6111 4 жыл бұрын
Just like one of my installs,there is always something you got to trouble shoot.But in the end it looks and functions factory.Most of the time.Thanx for the updates at the end.
@corgily
@corgily 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, probably best brake controller for jeep video i've seen.
@tiptoplandsolutions1421
@tiptoplandsolutions1421 4 жыл бұрын
nice .. good ta go ! happy trails..
@allaboutwhatever7931
@allaboutwhatever7931 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video. I am getting ready to install a brake controller next week. I know this comment is a couple months after your video but I found in my research that you can purchase a brake controller for the 2019 Wrangler on etrailer and they have several controllers that comes with the correct wiring harness for the Gladiator. Again, thank you for the step by step video.
@stevecthorn
@stevecthorn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Another great, informative and straightforward video!
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mikeklungland8170
@mikeklungland8170 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detail. Used an eye glass screwdriver to lift the tab.
@capt.stubing5604
@capt.stubing5604 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for finding about the only place the control dial will go that makes any sense. I looked everywhere and couldn’t find another spot one could see where it would fit.
@scotturich
@scotturich 4 жыл бұрын
Great video...just bought my rubicon gladiator Monday I was looking at some solutions for brake controllers, appreciate you showing which one is the factory harness.
@HemiBurns
@HemiBurns 4 жыл бұрын
Yet another outstanding and useful video. Thanks.
@PNW_Car_Mods
@PNW_Car_Mods 4 жыл бұрын
Tekonsha adapter harness 3073-P is the one that works with the Redarc system that has a diode built into it to keep it doing that goofy Christmas tree lighting ceremony. It's used in conjunction with Redarc Tekonsha adapter harness 331-TPH-017. Nice video sir. I think I am going to mount mine where the power port is like some have done out there on the Gladiator forums. Also giving up on Dodge to finish their controller.
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
I saw that, but it would have doubled the cost. Instead, I used the adapter in this video which does also have the diode built in and the funky dash issue never has reappeared since initial start-up. Thanks!
@tugdrivinj
@tugdrivinj 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! That will help me a bunch, I was going to put the mopar controller on mine. Luckilly, when I went to the dealer they caught that it doesn't work with a manual trans. So I'm going to instal this one as soon as it shows up from etrailer.
@PhatboyHD88
@PhatboyHD88 4 жыл бұрын
Good video as always ,, i was gonna suggest mounting the box horizontally anyway, i think it is much better like that keeps wires tucked up better also.. nice job buddy..
@dandoherty1375
@dandoherty1375 3 жыл бұрын
You saved me a lot of time... And u seem cool. Thanks dude 👍
@michaeljwarren
@michaeljwarren 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this!!
@keithhodge395
@keithhodge395 4 жыл бұрын
I got one of them they are great 👍
@theoriginal11charlie
@theoriginal11charlie 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I think I’m sold on which controller I’m getting it ok am tired of waiting for the oem one. Plus the oem one is a major pain to install from one video I watched. I wish I could put a picture but I installed mine just under the speaker. There is even a looped piece of metal that will help protect it. Thanks for the video again.
@untildeeper
@untildeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup ça m’a beaucoup aidé!!
@markmcintosh7095
@markmcintosh7095 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to see information on lumber or ladder racks for a truck like yours thanks.
@skatpk9196
@skatpk9196 3 жыл бұрын
Good video.
@Peter-zw2xb
@Peter-zw2xb 3 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful. Thanks.
@danst-germain7652
@danst-germain7652 3 жыл бұрын
Can I ask for the full part numbers required for the control unit and the Ram adapter needed for the install. Just want to make sure I’m ordering the right components. Returns would be costly from Canada I’m sure! Thanks for all your videos they have helped tremendously.
@jorgelabrada6149
@jorgelabrada6149 4 жыл бұрын
good video, thank you!
@evofux71
@evofux71 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Can you please share the part numbers for both parts please!
@rlinetowingandrecovery3099
@rlinetowingandrecovery3099 4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine and it came in today. Now the Harness has 2019 current jeep wrangler JL, 2020 Jeep Gladiator on the OEM wiring harness. SO I shouldn't need to switch those 2 wires like in the beginning of video? Thanks in advance....
@skatpk9196
@skatpk9196 3 жыл бұрын
A pair of pointy needle nose pliers might have worked to pull out the white plug retainer.
@tll2012
@tll2012 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I assume the same tricks will work on the JL? Everything looks exactly the same.
@edwardstone5018
@edwardstone5018 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for addressing this. I just purchased a 2020 Gladiator Sport s and will be towing my TJ to Jeep Jamborees and such. On another note. What bed cover did you go with? That’s one of my next purchases
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
MaxMate roll up cover from Amazon.com and it's listed for the Chevy Colorado, but it fits my truck like a glove. I have a video on it somewhere on my channel.
@ericfaley9019
@ericfaley9019 4 жыл бұрын
I work for a dealership and was checking the parts catalog. Mopar finally lists the brake controller in the accessories catalog. I checked the availability and price. Well let’s see part still not available and price is quite a bit more than the Curt Bluetooth brake controller and there expensive. I ordered an install kit and controller from my local trailer sales lot. Car show season is coming up pretty quick. Need to tow my car trailer.
@Chris_L034
@Chris_L034 4 жыл бұрын
did you by chance check into the ram trailer brake controller?
@ciprianorivera8063
@ciprianorivera8063 3 жыл бұрын
To remove the panel underneath the steering wheel, did you just pull it or is there another thing you need to do?
@twowheelsdown5202
@twowheelsdown5202 4 жыл бұрын
What size tires are those and is the gladiator lifted at all?
@joshuanorton6408
@joshuanorton6408 4 жыл бұрын
Did you have any other issues with this? Also does it work great when hooked to a trailer
@4KSL
@4KSL 2 жыл бұрын
I know I am only like 2 years too late... I just got my TPH-020 today. My wires are already opposite of yours as shown, blue on right, black on left. Was your harness already swapped when you show it? Also another commenter advised swapping wasn't needed. Is there any new info? Thanks!
@jaredbauer3058
@jaredbauer3058 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like Jeep should have had their cards in a row before releasing a truck that can tow a significant amount - but not having a controller available. Seems pretty backwards.
@bizzfo
@bizzfo 4 жыл бұрын
But it’s a lease, you are making permanent modifications to a leased vehicle
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
And? What's the difference? If you're making payments, that means you don't own it regardless of how you took possession of it. And if you trade it in, it works exactly the same way. I had this truck for a year, made a ton of money on it, and then turned it in early for another. The dealer didn't ask one word about the mods, nor did they penalize me, because it doesn't matter. The bank just wants their money. Same as a "buy". We went over this in a video earlier this year.
@justincase9519
@justincase9519 4 жыл бұрын
Too many commercials @KZfaq!
@shekharmoona544
@shekharmoona544 4 жыл бұрын
Jeep better get in the ball, this is too long if a wait for a tow controller with no ETA. 82215652 is the part number.
@MrWalkerrules
@MrWalkerrules 2 жыл бұрын
I’m staring at these instructions and mounting the module makes zero sense in theses pics
@jeffrobinson5281
@jeffrobinson5281 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, cut down on the rambling and quit smackin’ yer lips. Couldn’t finish the video. Nice truck, though.
@4-LOW
@4-LOW 4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't finish the video, but had plenty of time to leave a bitchy comment. Ah, I see.
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