Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring for a 2013 Mini Cooper Clubman
Updated 07/05/2023 | Published 07/02/2023
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Good morning I have a 2013 mini cooper s clubman I want to haul a bushwacker tear Trl equipped with one axle and a 7way plug There is no wiring on the car to plug in a trailer What do you suggest for wiring the car with and for brake controller Thanks
asked by: Norman L
Expert Reply:
What you're going to need to do is first add a 4 pole wiring harness with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236.
From here, you can add your 7 way with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.
Finally, you can add a brake controller. I recommend going with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR. These brake controllers are pretty cool because they're out of the way, leaving only a control knob exposed when installed, and can handle up to 3 axles.
If you wanted as well, you could also add the Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob # 331-TPSI-002 if you have space in your Mini.
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