TommyGp
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- Tommy
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- '21 EcoDiesel Rubicon
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I have a '21 JTRD on order and intend to install a trailer brake controller. I've read all of the reviews about the various controllers posted here, and the issues with the Mopar controller integrating into the factory electronics. I've seen the comments about the cheap feel of the Mopar controller and sometimes people having issues with the dial being misaligned or whatever. What I haven't seen are discussions about actual experience using the controller once the wiring issues were settled (for those who had them).
I only ask because my Duramax had the factory trailer brake controller and it was super finicky on connections to the trailer. More often than not it would fail to recognize the trailer was connected, or give an error message. They were known to have issues and many people simply replaced them with aftermarket.
I don't mind spending more for a higher quality item after dropping $55k on the truck. The Redarc seems attractive to me, but the factory looking install of the Mopar controller is also attractive. I have the 8.4" audio group, so the 12v charging port isn't really important to me since the phone can charge in the USB slot (I assume anyway). I also have all the Rubi stuff and aux switches, so unused panel space is pretty limited on the dash from what I can tell.
So, which is better? I'll mostly be towing thinks like my muscle car, a motorcycle, maybe a camper or boat. None for significant distances, but I hate when things don't function as intended and given the lighter duty nature of this truck compared to my Duramax (it could stop the car hauler with no issue on it's own brakes in a normal stop) I want the controller to be rock solid.
I only ask because my Duramax had the factory trailer brake controller and it was super finicky on connections to the trailer. More often than not it would fail to recognize the trailer was connected, or give an error message. They were known to have issues and many people simply replaced them with aftermarket.
I don't mind spending more for a higher quality item after dropping $55k on the truck. The Redarc seems attractive to me, but the factory looking install of the Mopar controller is also attractive. I have the 8.4" audio group, so the 12v charging port isn't really important to me since the phone can charge in the USB slot (I assume anyway). I also have all the Rubi stuff and aux switches, so unused panel space is pretty limited on the dash from what I can tell.
So, which is better? I'll mostly be towing thinks like my muscle car, a motorcycle, maybe a camper or boat. None for significant distances, but I hate when things don't function as intended and given the lighter duty nature of this truck compared to my Duramax (it could stop the car hauler with no issue on it's own brakes in a normal stop) I want the controller to be rock solid.
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