Comparing Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty and Elite Brake Controllers for a 2022 GMC Canyon

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Which brake controller, Liberty or Elite, for 2022 GMC Canyon 4x4 with factory tow package but no factory brake controller. What all would I need to order to install the suggested controller. Thinking about installing where factory brake controller would be. I will have to order that dash panel to replace the card holder dash panel that is there currently. I understand my truck has the wiring behind the left side toe kick panel and I will need a wiring harness to wire to this wiring. Any experience on installing in a GMC Canyon?

asked by: Leon B

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The difference between the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED24FR (and pigtail wiring # RED69FR) and the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR is that the Liberty has proportional towing mode only while the Elite has proportional AND user-control towing modes. Proportional towing is great for everyday towing applications and most people don't need anything more than that. The user-control feature really comes in handy for off-road towing and towing in mountain-type terrain where you're on the brakes going down a hill for a long time and you need your trailer brakes to be helping out with slowing down.

I personally like the Elite most because it has that extra feature but if you don't ever plan on towing off-road or in the mountains it will be something you pay for that you don't really use so ultimately the choice is yours.

You are correct that there are OEM wires in the left kick panel on the driver's side that you'll need to fish out and connect to the Redarc controller per function. You'll then want to use the Universal Mounting Bracket # 331-TPSI-001 if you use the Liberty (it comes with the Elite) to install the control knob and have a clean-looking installation.

Attached are some videos for you to check out. We haven't installed either of these on a Canyon as of yet but we did install the Elite on a 2021 Chevy Colorado that I'm linking for you to reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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For your 2024 Nissan Frontier I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like the Liberty because it is simple, reliable, and looks great in any vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash, so only the control knob will…

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Answer 2

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out, and good question. Both the Redarc #RED98CR and #RED82CR are correct for your 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The only difference is the #RED82CR comes with the universal mounting panel for the knob, while the #RED98CR does…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 7

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey Jonathan, congrats on the new truck! The Universal Mounting Panel item #331-TPSI-001 is what you'll need to install the control knob of the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item #RED53CR in your 2026 Nissan Frontier SV. It measures 1-8/16" tall x…

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Answer 10

Hey Alexander. The Universal Mounting Panel item #331-TPSI-001 is what you'll need to install the control knob of the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item #RED53CR in your 2024 Nissan Frontier. It measures 1-8/16" tall x 1-1/8" wide. There are…

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Answer 11

Sure, I can help with that. I can see why the fitment notes are confusing. For a 2012 Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package and factory 7 way connector, you'll want a brake controller that plugs into the factory brake controller port under…

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Answer 12

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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