Brake controller no longer listed as an option?

[billyjk7]

I hope it's this easy with the Jt

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[DesertDog]

Ugh. I already have an add on brake controller. I was so hoping for something from the factory.

 

[NORDNDED]

Well this sucks as I tow a lot. But, if there is a spot on the dash for a knob type controller as we've seen in pics then the REDARC Tow Pro elite should blend in nicely..

https://redarcelectronics.com/products/tow-pro_elite_electric_brake_controller

 

[Oilburner]

No reason they couldn’t do a little cross-brand shopping & use the one from the Ram pickups. It would be a PITA to fit an aftermarket controller in a JT, there isn’t much extra room in there. I hope by the time I’m ready to order they will have addresses this.

 

[RedTRex]

Hopefully there is a quick connect harness that comes with it and a prewired connection under the driver's dash area

RAMs do so the concept is there...

 

[5JeepsAz]

Awful. So they just throw away those cool knobs? wtf I want one!

 

[TennesseePA]

I would never be able to find it again but I am sure that I remember the original description was that it was a Mopar accessory item with plug and play capability. Then when it showed up on the configurator we all got excited that it was a factory option. I do not care who installs the device as long as it works like it is supposed to AND it looks like it is supposed be there.

 

[Oilburner]

I would never be able to find it again but I am sure that I remember the original description was that it was a Mopar accessory item with plug and play capability.

This here is a big deal, on my GC it takes a Lot of hacking/splicing to add a controller, and there is absolutely nowhere to put a 'conventional' rectangular controller box.
That REDARC one looks promising, as far as aesthetics, but plug&play is critical.

 

[kayakmike]

Will be an option available later this year:
https://www.tfltruck.com/2019/04/20...ler-will-not-be-offered-standard-or-optional/

 

[Rob_Quadratec]

I'm certain that as soon as folks start to get Gladiators we'll see a bunch of DIY videos, this being one of them.
My vote is @Rob_Quadratec will be the first

Installing a brake controller in a Gladiator will definitely be one of the first DIY videos we put together, especially since Jeep removed the option, at least until later this year.

We sell a few different brake controllers now, hopefully MOPAR will release an official brake controller designed to fit the Gladiators dash sooner than later!

 

[Oilburner]

Will be an option available later this year:
https://www.tfltruck.com/2019/04/20...ler-will-not-be-offered-standard-or-optional/

You win the Innernets!

 

[RedTRex]

Will be an option available later this year:
https://www.tfltruck.com/2019/04/20...ler-will-not-be-offered-standard-or-optional/

Good timing for us eco heads

 

[WXman]

It's still showing up on the website right now but obviously I didn't see it on the order guide when I placed my order Friday. It should be included with the Max Towing package.

 

[Bobzdar]

No reason they couldn’t do a little cross-brand shopping & use the one from the Ram pickups. It would be a PITA to fit an aftermarket controller in a JT, there isn’t much extra room in there. I hope by the time I’m ready to order they will have addresses this.

I put one in my JL, it's super easy. I put it on the right side and below the steering wheel above my knee. Will be putting the same one in my JT, takes maybe 10 minutes to install.

 

[lrtexasman]

Not idea for everyone but works for multiple vehicles and trailers as it is wireless and plugs into 12v. No drilling and no wiring.

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