My favorite option would be up in the “top of dash” cubby. That would clean up the wiring from phones and what not when using device mounts.
The Mopar controller provides the 'factory installed' look, at the loss of the 12 volt outlet. It takes up a lot of room under the dash, and can interfere with the installation of a dead pedal. It does not interface with the truck computer, so it offers no advantage over any aftermarket controller. Other than the Mopar warranty, there is no significant advantage compelling use of it over any of the competitors. I chose the Curt Spectrum for its cost and mounting flexibility.
So it does the same thing that the RedArc controller does. Ie give a factory look using the 12v cigarette outlet placement. . Where as the RedArc system is a smaller unit under dash and offers extra options for off-roading with a trailer? Am I tracking this correctly?
There are two Redarc controllers. One is about $220 and the other is somewhere around 140 if I recall correctly. The Redarc I have (will install on wife's Jeep) is the better Redarc and is dual-mode. (check their web site for details, no use me duplicating it)
Yes I talking about the pro model. It’s been on my list of to dos for a long wile since it was available for the JT. That said just trying to weigh the differences here besides the knob size between the two. From all accounts it seems to me the RedArc towpro is definitely the better option between the two. Unless I find out other information I am not aware of?There are two Redarc controllers. One is about $220 and the other is somewhere around 140 if I recall correctly. The Redarc I have (will install on wife's Jeep) is the better Redarc and is dual-mode. (check their web site for details, no use me duplicating it)
It can be mounted almost anywhere under the dash.
Here are pics of my Redarc/Gladiator installation.
I decided to use an aluminum angle as shown above to reinforce the mounting flange - this is how it looked before I put the aluminum angle in place ->
Unless you really want the integrated look and a genuine MOPAR part, the Redarc TowPro is a fantastic controller. (great support as well)
That’s it I don’t think the factory unit itself is that much more integrated looking than the tow pro. What I was trying to get at. Maybe a bigger knob and all but hey. Better than many other controllers that mount to bottom of the dash. And they still don’t offer any Offroad functionality pulling a Offroad trailer with brakes.
Not sure what you mean by "self controller".
Awesome thanks! I have an idea for mounting it. I just wasnt sure if it needed to be connected to a mopar vehicle computer to function.
It does use factory harness connections, if that's what you are asking. And the instructions do not include a pinout or wiring diagram to attempt to wire it into an alternate vehicle.
Okay, I'll have to do more research before going this route. Thanks for the information.
If you can find one in stock locally, putting hands and eyes on one without needing to purchase would probably help answer a lot of questions pretty quickly. Good luck with the project!
