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Tuson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Tuson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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This proportional brake controller automatically syncs to your vehicle's computer network for smooth, precise braking. Low-speed brake adjustment gives you 2 settings for different speeds. Plug-and-play controller mounts in any direction. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from Tuson RV Brakes. Tuson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional part number TUS59FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Tuson RV Brakes Trailer Brake Controller - TUS59FR

  • Electric
  • Electric over Hydraulic
  • Proportional Controller
  • Up to 4 Axles
  • Tuson RV Brakes
  • Dash Mount
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Color Display

This proportional brake controller automatically syncs to your vehicle's computer network for smooth, precise braking. Low-speed brake adjustment gives you 2 settings for different speeds. Plug-and-play controller mounts in any direction.


Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your tow vehicle's braking action
    • Plugs into your vehicle's OBD-II port, allowing it to read your vehicle's computer and sync your trailer's braking to it
    • Activates faster than accelerometer-based brake controllers
  • Handheld remote with color LCD gives you convenient control and extensive diagnostic information that's easy to read
    • Spring-loaded manual override lever allows you to manually apply the amount of braking you need to your trailer's brakes
  • 40 Different braking levels let you fine-tune braking power and aggressiveness
    • Different settings are available for different-sized trailers
  • Low-speed brake adjustment ensures smooth braking for both highway cruising and in-town driving
  • Easy plug-and-play installation
    • OBD-II connector and custom-fit harness plug into your vehicle's ports
    • Mounts in any orientation - no drilling required


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
  • Dimensions: 6-1/4" long x 3" wide x 1-1/8" tall
  • Warranty:
    • 5-Year limited on brake controller
    • 1-Year limited on custom harness


Proportional Braking

What is proportional Braking

The Tuson DirecLink is unique in that it connects directly to your vehicle's computer network, constantly reading data from your vehicle to give you proportional braking. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. Using multiple data parameters, this brake controller will analyze your tow vehicle's braking and momentum. It will then send out enough power to your trailer brakes so that they are activated with an intensity that matches. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup, saving wear and tear on the tires and brakes of your trailer. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.


DirecLink Operation

With the main unit mounted out of sight, the remote puts control of your trailer's brakes right in your hand. In addition to offering fast and easy power adjustment and a manual override, it keeps your cab clutter-free and your towing experience simple.


Tuson DirecLink remote

Using the up and down buttons on the handy remote, select the brake scale for your trailer. This will set the amount of power the brake controller sends to your trailer to bring it to a stop; how much you'll need will depend on the weight of your trailer. You'll want to set the brake scale as high as you can without locking up the brakes. There is no need to adjust this setting unless you are going from an empty trailer to a fully loaded trailer or vice versa.


Tuson DirecLink remote manual override

The remote also puts the manual override right in your hand, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just press the trigger. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.


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Low-Speed Brake Adjustment

The DirecLink has a unique feature to make your braking smoother: low-speed braking adjustment. When you're cruising on the highway, you need a different amount of braking power to slow your trailer than when you're driving slowly through town. The low-speed braking adjustment on this controller adds the option of a secondary setting to the brake scale. Use the sub-menu on the remote to set the low-speed setting. The DirecLink will use this level of braking scale whenever you're towing below 30 mph, so you have smooth, safe, and comfortable braking at any speed.


Customizable Settings

In addition to the essentials of towing, the Tuson DirecLink has an extensive menu of extra features for configuring the controller to suit your needs and preferences.


Trailer Size

At the standard brake scale setting, the DirecLink offers 20 levels of braking. This is designed for trailers less than 10,000 lbs. For trailers more than 10,000 lbs, the DirecLink has an additional 20 levels to choose from, making 40 total, so you have more flexibility to find just the right brake scale for your larger trailer.


Adjust Braking Power for Long Stops

When you're waiting at a red light or stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, you don't need your trailer brakes on at full power. The longer you sit there, the more likely they are to overheat. To keep your trailer's brakes from wearing out prematurely, you can set a different braking level for when your vehicle is stopped. You can set it between 5% and 30% of the full brake scale, and that will keep your vehicle and trailer in place on a steep grade or a slippery boat ramp without overdoing it.


Maximum Brake Limit

The maximum brake limit feature lets you fine-tune your braking so you can find the perfect blend of safe and comfortable braking. It allows you to set a high braking level for your manual override, especially important for large and heavy-duty trailers, while moderating your normal-use braking. So if your brakes lock up at 75% of your set brake scale, you can dial the maximum brake limit back to 70%, while still having 100% braking power available for an emergency. You can tow with peace of mind without sacrificing a comfortable ride.


Tuson DirecLink brake controller

Real-Time Diagnostics

Because the DirecLink is direcly connected to your vehicle's computer, it is able to access its data and offer a large range of diagnostics, including:


  • Trailer connection
  • Tow vehicle battery voltage
  • OBD-II network connection integrity
  • Brake controller ground and power connection
  • Brake switch voltage
  • Blue wire voltage and current output
  • Blue wire short
  • Engine RPM
  • Transmission temperature (only available for Ford and GM vehicles using VPW/PWM network protocols)

Simple Installation

The DirecLink offers an easy, plug-and-play installation. First, splice the ends of the two included pigtail harnesses together. This will let you connect the controller to your vehicle so it knows when you're braking. Once you have the two harnesses connected, just plug the custom end into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness, which sits underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. Then plug the other end into the DirecLink. The harness with the OBD connection also plugs into the controller and then connects to your vehicle's computer by plugging into your OBD-II port. Once you plug this harness in, the DirecLink will automatically configure to your vehicle's system.


The DirecLink can be mounted at any orientation, so you can install it wherever's convenient for you. Use the included cable ties and the corner holes to secure the main unit to a stable location where it won't shift or move. The remote comes with a flush dash mount and a swivel dash mount with adhesive so you can put it on your dash with no drilling required.


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Installation Details TUS59FR Installation instructions



Video of Tuson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Install: Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller on a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Hey guys, Kevin here with etrailer and today I'm gonna be showing you how to install the Tucson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller here on our 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. Up top here you can see it's going to revert back to our brake sensitivity and there's gonna be 20 different sensitivity levels, depending on if your trailer is above or below 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, so you can easily adjust that up and down. (button beeping) And then also we can go to the side here and that's gonna give us our low speed brake. So essentially if you're going at a low speed, you don't have to worry about the brakes fully actuating. This is basically just gonna kind of get you a more smoother braking power whenever you're driving through the city or maybe you're hitting a whole lot of stop lights and you don't really wanna have it slam on the brakes every single time, you can adjust this, get a little bit lower, and then we also have our max brake limit. And so right now I got that just said at 20%, but obviously you could change that as well.

If you need to change any of the settings while you're on these pages, you wanna click in that center and then you can adjust it. And up top you can see that's where we're currently at. The bottom one is gonna be what we're changing it to. But for our purposes, I'm just gonna leave it at 20%. If we click over a few more times, we can see our trans temperature.

So because we're hooked into the OBD2 sensor with our control module, it's gonna track a few different things. It's going to have your power connections, your brake switch voltage, your blue wire output, so the output to your brakes itself. It's gonna check the engine RPM, so that's how it's gonna know whether or not you're at a slow speed or if you're up at highway speeds. It's also going to get that transmission temperature, which you we're seeing right here. And then there's just a few other connections that it can kind of check and then if you have any issues, it's gonna pop up down here in that center portion and tell you if there's any issues.

This brake controller works with electric or electric over hydraulic brake actuators. Not every electric brake controller does work with electric over hydraulic, so this one is gonna stand out. Since it's gonna let you work with both, so if you ever switch your trailer over from electric to disc brakes and you need that electric over hydraulic, you don't have to swap out your brake controller. It's also gonna work with trailers with up to four axles. Most of the time when you see these electric or electric over hydraulic brake controllers, it's only gonna give you usually two or three axles, so this one's gonna give you quite a bit more capacity.

Typically with a proportional brake controller, it's going to have an inertia sensor in it so that it knows when you're starting to decelerate. With this one, it doesn't just because it's going to hook into the OBD2 sensor and it already knows what the RPM of your engine's at. So it knows when you're decelerating so you don't ever have to worry about that inertia sensor ever being damaged or maybe just improperly functioning. A lot of the times if you have a proportional brake controller with one and you don't have it at a certain angle or if it gets knocked maybe when you're getting in and out of your truck and you accidentally hit it with your knee, you can kind of just throw it off and then that can end up causing issues with your brake controller. This, you just don't have to worry about it. Now we've gone over some of the features of our DirecLink, let's go ahead and show you how we installed it. For the first step of our installation, we're gonna need to find a good spot for our control module to sit. Now, typically with these kind of brake controllers and other similar ones like the REDARC, Tow-Pro, Elite or Liberty, they have a separate control module that you can kind of tuck off to the side and then just have that small little control knob to actually work the brake controller. So typically what I like to do is come down to the bottom of the dash right here. There's gonna be a little box with some plugin ports. You can typically just mount that up on there. On ours it is a little big, it's not really gonna match up too well with our holes, so we are gonna have to kind of rig this a little bit different. I probably will end up zip tying just one side through. So you can go ahead and take this off. We're gonna drill a couple holes. Go ahead and grab yourself a marker or something so you can kind of mark out exactly where those bracket holes are on your control module. All right, now I've got these two holes marked out, we can go ahead and just drill that out. (drill whining) All right, so I ended up changing my mind. I'm gonna move 'em down just to the edge just so it's just past that, that way it's not blocking any larger ports. Go ahead and drill that out. (drill whining) Now the holes are drilled out, we can go ahead and zip tie it. I'm just gonna run it so that the clip portion of the zip tie's on the inside here. Place that through. And if you really wanted to, you could also use some nuts and bolts instead. I just find zip ties are a lot easier and they're not really gonna ever be under any tension to where they could break. Put them in, tighten it down and then we'll just repeat this on the other side. So before we get back in the cab, I just wanna talk about some of these wiring harnesses that are gonna come with your kit just 'cause it's a little bit easier to see it while we're out here. So right here we're gonna have this wiring harness. It's gonna hook into our OBD2 sensor and it's gonna get a bunch of different stats from our vehicle as we're towing and it's gonna give you a whole bunch of useful information. So you can pop that on. You're gonna wanna make sure that you kind of screw down those connectors on there too and that's gonna hold it in place, prevent it from being able to pop off or get a loose connection. And set that to the side. And then for our controller, so we're gonna have two different sets of wires, so if you really wanted to kind of hide this in your dash and you had to go quite a long ways, then you would go ahead and go with that one, or you can go with this one. It's got kind of that curl in it and kind of just gives you easy access to it and that's gonna be the one that we use today just 'cause of where our neighbor wants this controller placed inside of their Silverado. Last but not least, there's also going to be our wiring harness. Now if you wanna do it the hard way, you can go ahead and splice this in, or the preferred way, for our Silverado, we do have a plugin option so all we'll have to do is just match up our wiring for our harness that comes with our kit with our plugin adapter, but if you do wanna splice it in, you're gonna have four wires. Your black is gonna be your power, your white will be your ground, your blue will be for your trailer brakes, and then your red is going to hook into the brake light switch wire. To make things easier, I'm just gonna go ahead and connect this all right now, that way I'm not having to do it under the dash. So we'll just take a butt connector. You're gonna get a few with your wiring harness adapter if you do choose to buy that, but if not, you can go ahead and just pick up some here as well. Just crimp those all on. And then connect them up to our wiring harness adapter. Last, I'm gonna go ahead and pop on our flying harness onto here and then we will go ahead and start plugging it in inside of our vehicle. We're gonna have a couple little different ports on here, but we're gonna wanna make sure that we choose this one right here. We'll have our little retention clip to the left and then we'll go ahead and just pop that right in. And then we can push our cover kind of back in place. We're gonna have to kind of fight these wires just a bit and then we're gonna zip tie 'em up out of the way so you don't want that kind of hanging down right now. I'm gonna kind of just push 'em up just so that we can get the cover back in place. (cover clicks) All right, with that back in place, we can go ahead and take our OBD2 sensor wire and we'll plug that right in. And then I'm gonna grab some zip ties and kind of just bundle up all this wiring so that it doesn't interfere with our brake or our gas pedal. Lastly, we'll just need to hook in our cable for our controller, pop that in. And then we're gonna run it up over right over here and use our little mount that comes with it. It's just gonna be a little stick-on piece that all you have to do is just peel back the adhesive backing and then you can kind of just press it anywhere on your dash. So I think we'll go ahead and we'll put it right about here. That way it's easily within reach, but it's not gonna be in the way. If you wanna go the extra mile, you can also just sneak it right up through your dash here. That way you don't have to worry about this kind of dangling down near the brake pedal, and then pop it into place. Now way we have our installation complete, we can go ahead and take it out, hook up to a trailer and give you a little test. So now we're hooked up to a trailer. We can see right in the corner right here it's gonna say C and that stands for connected. If we weren't, it would say NC. Right in the middle right here is our fault little diagnostics portion and that's just saying okay right now 'cause there's just nothing wrong with our trailer connection, but if there was, then we can go ahead and take whatever error code it gives us, look in our instruction manual, and figure out exactly what we need to fix. So now we're gonna go ahead and just drive a little bit. We'll see when I press on the brakes, it's gonna start showing the output. So right now, since we're at a low speed, I've also got it set really low. It's not gonna be putting out as much. We don't really need too much braking power. We don't want it to kind of lock the brakes up and have us kind of clang up against our ball mount here. Now your settings aren't going to matter at all if you do the manual override, so you've got a little bit of trailer sway and you just need to kind of correct that. When you press on this, this will go all the way up to 100. So right now I got my foot away from the brakes and I'm just gonna have our trailer stop us just to show. But yeah, they can go all the way up to 100 and back down. Well, that about does it for today's installation of the Tucson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller here on our 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. My name's Kevin. Thanks for watching.


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Perfect for my application.



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Complicated to install - used mechanics shop for install - had the wrong OBD interface cable initially, delayed / complicated further.

Unit functions well. Happy with it overall and would recommend it.

Manufacturer and e-trailer were readily available to provide extra support.



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Jesse at eTrailer help me with configuring my 2009 Honda Pilot to be able to pull legal loads. I had previously installed their 4 pin connector but I want to be able to use trailers with brakes to full extent. I added a Redarc brake controller in a convenient location. Easy to replace the current harness with the 7 way connector. A little more work to pull panels to locate the Redarc control head exactly where i wanted it, but no biggie. The 3070-S cable worked as advertised but it was difficult locating the Honda factory connector. It was located where eTrailer suggested but someone had pulled it from the taped location and tucked it behind the entire wire bundle. Just for info, it's there but cramped quarters make it hard to locate. As always, great customer service and a great product. Thanks Jesse and all at eTrailer.



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Everything arrived before due date and was well packaging. You all rock, and also, the items are good. . Best place to order all your trailer and truck accessories.



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Great controller and easy to use. The hand held feature makes this tremendously easier to utilize especially through the mountain passes along with being less obtrusive when not in use as you can just disconnect the controller and put it in your storage compartment.



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Before I even get home to get my mail "Carol C" is already begging for praise. If you have to fish for reviews, i wonder if i should just return your junk



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Have a 6 year old unit in my 2001 7.3. Kept Old Red and bought a new truck. Tired of factory brake failures and underperformance. Replaced with DirecLink. The low speed braking and holding brakes are available nowhere else. Awesome Tech Support.



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This product is excellent for the Simi Truck conversion. It works seamlessly with the Jackalopee as the interface to my Fifth Wheel.



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Michelle V went above and beyond to research the items I was needing to ensure I ordered the correct model for my truck. Parts were promptly delivered in a well packed box. Install was straight forward and went well. Thank you Michelle!



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Easy to hook up! Great product, fast delivery and easy installation.



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I appreciate all questions answered



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Unit arrived not working / broken



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It wont work if you need to hook up another thing on the OBD2 port.
a few connecting issues on long trips



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Works great!



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  • Does The Brake Light Switch Wire Send 12v DC Power When The Brake Pedal Is Depressed
    When the brake pedal is depressed it will send out 12v power through the brake light switch wire to the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller # 335DL-100, telling it to activate the brakes on the trailer.
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  • Where Is the Brake Controller Port On An Entegra Coach Vision Motorhome
    The Entegra Coach Vision is built on a Ford F-53 Chassis which means there should be a pre-wired brake controller port under the dash. The exact location of this port can vary but most likely it will be on the left side of the steering column support which you can see shown in the attached photo. If you don't already have a brake controller in mind, the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller part # 335DL-100 gets my approval as it is one of the most advanced controllers on...
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  • Troubleshooting Tuson DirecLink Brake Controller on 2009 Freightliner
    Just to make sure I am understanding correctly, you are getting the correct signals on the black, blue, red, and white wires on the Tuson DirecLink, like the Base Model # 335DL-100, but when you connect your trailer to your 2009 Freightliner it doesn't receive a brake signal from the controller. If this is the case then you simply need to test the wire that carries the brake signal from the controller back to your trailer. A typical 7-Way trailer connector should be receiving the brake...
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  • Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2019 Ford Escape
    Thanks for all the information and the picture! I would be happy to help you set up your 2019 Ford Escape to tow your new Aliner Expedition Camper. I did some research to confirm but your camper has the standard 7-way connector. 9-pin connectors are mainly used for semi's and agricultural applications. Since your Escape already has a 4-flat connector the wiring harness you will need is the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires item # ETBC7. The...
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  • How To Use Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller On International Prostar Semi
    Heavy duty semi tractors like the International Prostar don't typically use standard OBDII ports. Therefore, in order to use the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller part # 335DL-100 you'll need an adapter like the Tuson Heavy Duty Truck Module Kit for DirecLink Brake Controller; part # 335HDCON-6PIN for 6-pin or part # 335HDCON-9PIN for 9-pin.
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  • Plug and Play Wiring Adapter For Installing Tuson DirecLink Brake Controller To a 2022 Ford F-250
    The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 22292 will allow you to connect the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller # 335DL-100 to your 2022 Ford F-250.
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  • How to Install Redarc Brake Controller on 2006 Honda Ridgeline
    What you need will depend on what you have. If your 2006 Honda Ridgeline came with a factory installed 7-Way connector then you will connect the Redarc Tow Pro to the brake controller port underneath your dash. The adapter you will need for this connection is the TrailerMate Custom Wiring Adapter, Item # 3070-S. If you need to add a 7-Way connector and do not have a 4-Way connector already then you will need to first install the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for 2019 Honda Pilot
    Although typically folks use a traditional-type brake controller that sits under the dash, I'd recommend going with the Redarc Tow-Pro Classic # 331-EBRHV2. The bulk of this controller installs under the dash where it's out of the way and out of sight. the only needed control is a single dial that can be mounted just about anywhere on the dash or center console. To install the controller, you'll need the # 3070-S wiring harness which would wire color to color to the controller base unit....
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  • Harness for Installing Tuson DirecLink Brake Controller on 2020 Honda Ridgeline
    You can use the brake controller install harness part # 3070-S to install the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Brake Controller part # 335DL-100 on your 2021 Honda Ridgeline. The # 3070-P would work too but you'd have to cut off one of the connectors to hardwire it to the controller wiring which the 3070-S already has done.
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Installation for 2021 Honda Passport
    I see that you'd looked at the Curt item # C51170 Spectrum Brake Controller. While I really like the idea of a remote-type brake controller that features a control unit that mounts out of sight under the dash with a knob that mounts within the driver's reach, I prefer the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty, part item # RED24FR. The control knob of the Liberty is smaller, and if it's installed in an un-used switch knockout in the dash or by using a mounting bezel like item # 331-TPSI-001, you'll end...
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  • What is the Best Hidden Brake Controller for my 2016 Honda Pilot with Tow Package
    Using the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller part # RED44FR and the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # 3070-S will be the perfect thing for what you want to do. To ease in the installation the mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob part # 331-TPSI-002 and part # 331-TPSI-007 can allow you to replace the knock out panel with a panel specifically designed for the Red-Arc.
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  • Why Does This Come with 2 14 ga and 2 12 ga Connectors?
    They send out a common connector kit with it and you're correct they don't match up. The wires on that plug are all 14 ga. If you're having troubles finding the connectors you can use Butt Connector - PVC - for 16-14g Wire - Qty. 1 part # DW05714. As an alternative you can simply use Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda part # 3070-P. This will plug in directly to your Pilot and brake controller eliminating the need for any connections to be made at all.
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  • 2010 Honda Pilot 7-Way Trailer Wiring Kit and Brake Controller Recommendation
    The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118491 is a confirmed fit for Honda Pilot models between 2009 and 2011. The Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118253 does have some redundancy in the parts as you stated. I reached out to my tech contact at the manufacturer and the box relays and fuses are the same. The differences are an additional relay and the wiring connector and plug. The issue is they don't have those...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Weight Distribution System for 2016 Honda Pilot
    For your 2016 Honda Pilot, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR is an excellent option. It allows the clean dash or console connection and is really well made controller that is really making a name for itself here in the US. It has the majority of the market in Australia due to its function and design and has just within the few years set up shop here in the states with this product. If you have the factory 7-way on your Pilot, then you will simply use the Tekonsha...
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  • Installing the Tow-Pro Elite on a 2012 Honda Pilot
    Vehicle manufacturers have made it very confusing as to what has the "tow package" and what doesn't. Some models include a transmission cooler, a trailer hitch, and wiring, while others may only have an extra transmission cooler like what you have. I can let you know how you can test to see what you have but without testing the only way to really know what you have is to call your local Honda dealer with your VIN. We do have both the T-One # 118265 that you purchased and the T-One # 118558,...
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  • Wire Harness 3070-S Compared To 3070-P For 2017 Honda Ridgeline
    The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda # 3070-P is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda # 3070-S is a confirmed fit for hardwiring any controller model to the factory connection. The dash P or the dash S is the manufacturers part number, so I don't know if it is significant to them or not, but it is just a part number to us. So, in reality, either product will...
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  • REDARC TowPro Elite Electric Trailer Brake Controller Install in 2018 Honda Pilot
    All you need to install the Tow Pro Elite Brake Controller part # RED44FR in your 2018 Honda Pilot is the install harness part # 3070-S which matches color for color to the Tow Pro and then plugs into a port under the dash of your Pilot. The TireMinder TPMS part # TM89FR is a really great option. It comes with 4 sensors for your tandem axle trailer and checks the pressure every 6 seconds so you always know what the pressure is. This comes with a display you'd have inside your Pilot, but...
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  • How Long is Braking Controller Wiring Harness # 3070-P for a 2016 Honda Pilot
    I spoke with my contact over at Tekonsha about brake controller wiring harness # 3070-P. He said that it is approximately 32 inches long overall. The harness works with any Tekonsha, Draw-Tite, or Reese brake controller that accepts a plug in the back such as the P2 # 90885. If you have a brake controller (any brand) that has bare wires at the back then you can use # 3070-S which will be about the same length.
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