What Mounting Panel Do I Need to Install a Redarc Brake Controller in a 2026 Frontier?

Updated 03/19/2026 | Published 03/15/2026

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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Knob - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

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Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob

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Question:

I have a 2026 Nissan Frontier SV and am going to purchase the RED53CR brake controller. What mounting panel will fit my truck for a clean install?

asked by: Jonathan B

Helpful Expert Reply:

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 1-1/8" wide.

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED53CR comes with a custom fit wiring harness that will plug directly into your Frontier's factory harness. It is located underneath and to the left of the steering column.

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expert reply by: Jerred H

Marvin

3/16/2026

I think the universal one will work. I simply used the plug that I took out of the dash and drilled a hole in it and mounted mine. I drilled a 1/8 inch hole above where my main hole was gonna be for the little indicator light.

Jerred H.

3/16/2026

@Marvin Thanks for the tip Marvin!

Forest C.

3/16/2026

Jonathan this will work fine. I watched a YouTube video on how to install. I placed screws instead of zip ties to mount the unit and then zip tied the wiring out of the way you can use an existing blank in the truck watch a video on how to remove it measure twice drill once that’s how I did mine

Fred S.

3/16/2026

My son recommended the controller, since he bought and installed one on his vehicle (Nissan Pathfinder). He has had no problem. Following his recommendation, I bought the same product, which he installed for me last year. I've had no problems with it. As a matter of fact, I'll be taking my RV out this weekend for the first trip in 2026.

Wayne

3/16/2026

I have a 2023 pro 4X and I mounted mine to the left of the steering wheel. There was a blank switch plate there and I drilled it out to accept the control. I did not use a mounting plate and it has worked well for me.

Jerred H.

3/16/2026

@Wayne Thanks for the tip Wayne! I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Wade B.

3/16/2026

Johnathan, I found one of the empty spots on the dash and I removed the mounting plate and drilled a hole in it. The universal mounting plate is not the same size as the mounting plates in the dash. I have a 2025 Pro 4x Frontier

Steve

3/17/2026

Hey Jonathan you will like this controller. I installed mine into a 2024 Frontier. I didn’t like the way the universal one was going to look. So I purchased the TPSI-008(RED93KR) You will have to modify it to fit the liberty brake controller. You will have to drill an 1/8 hole above the hole that’s already there. Also there are ribs two above and two below. Go to ClubFrontier.Org. Look for Camper@NC. That’s how I did mine also Etrailer has a very good video on install. And when your done push in on the controller it should light up if not take the bezel out. Happy Trailering