Trailer brake controller dash location
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Trailer brake controller dash location
Now that I have found the green plug, wired a brake controller and everything works GREAT, I am looking for a good location to mount the controller without butchering my dash.
Any recommendations for or against a placement or method?
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. It's a 2010 ML, but the GL forum is where the trailer folks hang out....
Any recommendations for or against a placement or method?
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. It's a 2010 ML, but the GL forum is where the trailer folks hang out....
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I found out (through trial and error) that the soft material used under the dash shrinks back around an empty screw hole leaving only a small mark. That is if you don't get it level the first time.![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I placed mine under dash close to the drivers door.
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I placed mine under dash close to the drivers door.
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Do screws into the dash material give a solid mount? Better than stick-on velcro?
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My screws went through the “foam” front and into the plastic backing... so it’s definitely solid. ...of course I had to make sure I did not hit anything else back there either...
I never tried Velcro but I don’t think I would trust it. If the controller falls off (for whatever reason) and hit’s the floor I would be afraid that the sudden deceleration would cause it to apply the brakes on the trailer?
I never tried Velcro but I don’t think I would trust it. If the controller falls off (for whatever reason) and hit’s the floor I would be afraid that the sudden deceleration would cause it to apply the brakes on the trailer?
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BTW, I avoided all this with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF controller, primarily because I only had one trailer to tow and because I didn't really want to drill into my dash.
http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...435&part=90250
- Mark
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However, I just bought a new Travel Trailer and there is not a good place to mount the Tekonsha unit on the trailer because of my equalizer hitch and other stuff already mounted. Plus I am resisting drilling into the trailer frame.
That's why I hooked into the "green plug" under the dash and I am trying to find a good place to mount a conventional controller.
I still may go back to the RF - this thread is helping me decide.
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Stock screws that came with my P3... Not sure how long they are but they were just long enough. If I were to do it again I would get ones a little longer. You might be able to look up a parts list online for the P3 and get the exact length...
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No, the controller will only apply the brakes if the brake light circuit is also hot (ie your foot is on the brake).
BTW, I avoided all this with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF controller, primarily because I only had one trailer to tow and because I didn't really want to drill into my dash.
http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...435&part=90250
- Mark
BTW, I avoided all this with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF controller, primarily because I only had one trailer to tow and because I didn't really want to drill into my dash.
http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...435&part=90250
- Mark
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