Can You Install Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller on 2022 Ford Bronco Without Splicing

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I am looking for a way to install a 7 pin trailer electrical connector on my 2022 Bronco Wildtrak not the sport model. I also want to use the Redarc TowPro Elite brake controller. I do not want to connect to the existing LED tail lights which do not have enough power and I want to be able to control trailer brakes. I also do not want to splice any wires. Step 13 and 16 of the etrailer EBC7 procedure require this. Redarc sells a connector to an existing wire harness TPH-007. I have no idea how it controls the brakes. Redarc sells a Tekonsha adapter TPH-017. I have no idea how a 4 wire connector would be able to do anything with trailer brakes. Tekonsha sells a wiring harness model 22127 that connects to a Tekonsha controller. I do not want a Tekonsha brake controller. Thanks.

asked by: Bob S

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In order to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller part # RED63RR on a 2022 Ford Bronco you'll first need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 22292 which will make for a plug and play install up at the front of the vehicle. Then, you'll need a 4-way and 7-way adapter at the rear for which I recommend both the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C42WR and 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. The factory brake controller wires should terminate somewhere under the rear bumper and you'll need to attach these to the adapter to complete the install.

The other option we have is to go with the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180 which won't require as much wiring, you'd need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C42WR and 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L for this option.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes, for your 2022 Ford Bronco, you can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C76WR. This hitch will bolt to your vehicles frame, has a maximum towing capacity of 3500-lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 350-lbs. You'll want to check your…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness #RED63RR was intended for that specific purpose! It comes with an adapter from the Redarc controller to a Tekonsha wiring harness so all you're doing is unplugging your…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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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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…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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 11

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Answer 12

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