Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller installed in Motorhome

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What is needed to install in a 1999 diesel motor home on a Freightliner chassis with air brakes? Thanks

asked by: Rob

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Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional, # RED44FR, is compatible with and will work with your 1999 diesel Freightliner chassis motorhome system so as to operate the electric brakes on a towed trailer. I’m guessing the Freightliner was provided with a tow package and quite possibly will feature a brake controller connector or harness (4 wires) up in behind the dash or maybe under the driver’s seat? You’ll need to simply join together these Freightliner provided 4 x wires… connecting them with our included pigtail assembly as follows:

Freightliner: 12V+ Power.........................Connects with REDARC: Black
Freightliner: Brake Light Trigger..............Connects with REDARC: Red
Freightliner: Negative- Ground................Connects with REDARC: White
Freightliner: Brake Controller Output.......Connects with REDARC: Blue

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

Yes, there is a way to have a plug and play installation if your 2018 Freightliner XC has the factory towing package. There will be a plug to the left of the brake pedal, behind the plastics shroud that encloses the left portion of the lower steering…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 7

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 8

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 9

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 12

I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma with the factory tow package. You will be able to connect the wiring using the Redarc Adapter #RED99FR directly to the factory connector. We also have the…

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