7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2024 Nissan Frontier
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/13/2025
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I have a 24 Pro-4x and I just bought a new camper today so I need to install a brake controller. I was looking at the brake controllers and noticed that if I dont have factory towing package I have to buy an additional harness. My truck didnt come with the hitch or trailer light wiring which I already added with the relays but it does have the Tow Mode button on the dash. Does that Tow Mode button mean that I have the tow package installed? On the build sheet I see Trailer Sway Control and Tow Mode button listed. I also pulled the kick panel and found the second plug up the side of the harness and there is nothing plugged in to it.
asked by: Kevin C
Expert Reply:
Hey Kevin, since you don't have the factory 7-way yet you'd need to start with the part # 118266 and then you'd be able to utilize a brake controller that plugs into the factory connection like the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED53CR which comes with the correct brake controller harness as well. What are you planning on towing?
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Knob - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Plug-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Single Trailer Only
- Redarc
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Jameson C.
10/27/2025
Hey Kevin, how did things go getting the 7-way wiring and the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty set up on your truck? Your update could make it easier for others adding a brake controller without the factory tow package.