Trailer Brake Controller For A 2013 Volswagen Touareg
Question:
I want to purchase the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite for our 2013 VW Touareg TDI with towing package. I saw the Curt custom wiring adapter. Does this eliminate the need to get additional wiring parts from Volkswagen?
asked by: Perry K
Expert Reply:
With the plug and play harnesses available for most controllers for your 2013 Volkswagen Touareg The Red Arc Controller # RED24FR does not have a plug and play installation for your 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
The Red Arc Controller uses the Harness # RED69FR which plugs into the back of the controller but comes with 4 additional wires that you will have to splice into your vehicle.
A way around the non plug and play method would be to splice the Redarc harness into a plug-in harness like The Curt Harness # C51522.
Since you already have the towing package I recommend The Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR and the harness # C51522. This controller has the hidden design like the Redarc Tow-Pro, and lets you monitor and control all your braking activity directly from your phone.
The manual override button # C83HR (sold separately) will allow you to use the manual override without using the app. The app must be open and running on your phone for the button to work.
I attached a review video link below.
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Curt Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller w/ OneControl App - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
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Manual Override Button for Curt Echo Brake Controller
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
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- Automatic Leveling
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Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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