Parts Needed to Install a Red Arc Brake Controller in a 2023 Toyota Tacoma

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What parts do I need to install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport? To be mounted hidden, do I need a mounting bracket to fasten it? Also, I have a blank switch knockout in the dash. What do I need to use that? What wiring and plug do I need? The truck has a towing package on it.

asked by: Linda

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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

Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob item # 331-TPSI-002

You don't need a mounting bracket to mount the main control unit. It comes with slots in the sides for zip tying it some where convenient. It weighs maybe 1/2 lbs and can be mounted in any orientation too. I linked a picture below of the unit installed on another vehicle to give you an example.

I have also attached a couple of pictures below that will show you where to find the factory connector you'll need to install the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness item # RED99FR. The connector you are looking for is behind a kick panel and taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.

The Mounting Panel item # 331-TPSI-002 is specifically designed for Toyota vehicles to mount the control knob in that blank knockout so it has as close to a factory look as possible.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller
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Deb C.

3/13/2025

Thank you for the pictures. They are extremely helpful!

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Jerred H.

3/13/2025

@DebC You're welcome! Happy to help! Do you have a Tacoma you're looking to install a brake controller on?

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Deb C.

3/13/2025

@JerredH yes, I have a 2023 4x4 (Tacoma)

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Jerred H.

3/13/2025

@DebC That's great! If you have the factory tow package you'll want to get the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED72CR, which comes with the plug in wiring harness. If yours doesn't have the tow package you'll need item # RED52VR. The Mounting Panel item # 331-TPSI-002 is specifically designed for Toyota vehicles and it gives you a real clean factory install look so you won't want to forget that. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

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