Can I Use the Red Arc Tow Pro Elite in a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
Question:
Do I have factory brake contrller on 2015 VW Toureg? If not can I use the Tow Pro
asked by: STEVEN W
Expert Reply:
Typically, only trucks come with factory integrated trailer brake controllers; your 2015 VW Toureg does not come with a factory brake controller. With that said, the Red Arc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR will work on your Toureg and is a fantastic option that provides very responsive proportional braking for your trailer and installs out of the way, so it's not going to be like the traditional "knee knocker" style controllers.
There is a tech bulletin that I've linked to this answer and you do need some additional parts to install any brake controller on your 2015 VW Toureg, which are only available from a VW dealership. To sum this up: Additional wiring, from an authorized dealer, is necessary to correctly wire the brake control harness: (qty. 1) #1J0-972-782 housing and (qty. 2) #000-979-228 wire/terminal assemblies.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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