Brake Controller for 2013 LTZ

[the blur]

I need to set up my 2013 LTZ for trailering. I do NOT have the factory brake controller.
Any suggestions on where to mount this, so it doesn't bang my knee ?

Towing 6000lbs..

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

REDARC is what I went with... Custom install. If you dont mind a box hanging down... Do a tekonsha Voyager.

 

[Fless]

I'd recommend the Tekonsha P3 over the Voyager. Love mine, although I don't tow often. P3 is newer technology and I believe that you have more flexibility with how/where you can mount it.

https://www.etrailer.com/question-108189.html

 

[Bill 1960]

+1 on the P3. I’ve used them in a bunch of vehicles. You can mount them just about anywhere.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I've been using the P2 since about 2007 in my 2001 Yukon SLT. I recently bought another quick mount and pigtail harness for it and installed it into the 2012 Denali. I thought about buying the newer P3 for the Denali, but the amount we use it I don't mind swapping it between the two vehicles.

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[Fless]

I've been using the P2 since about 2007 in my 2001 Yukon SLT. I recently bought another quick mount and pigtail harness for it and installed it into the 2012 Denali. I thought about buying the newer P3 for the Denali, but the amount we use it I don't mind swapping it between the two vehicles.

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Funny you should mention that. My neighbor and I co-shared a smaller camper for a number of years and share the P3 since neither one of us would need it at the same time. He got the extra bracket for his Pilot and we wired it up to be used in either vehicle.

 

[BooBoo]

I need to set up my 2013 LTZ for trailering. I do NOT have the factory brake controller.
Any suggestions on where to mount this, so it doesn't bang my knee ?

Towing 6000lbs..

Hi, what did you end up doing? I'd LOVE to get the Tekonsha P3 for my 2013 LT, but can't seem to find the wiring adapter. Years before and after 2013, so I'm afraid it might have to be some other brand...

 

[Fless]

Hi, what did you end up doing? I'd LOVE to get the Tekonsha P3 for my 2013 LT, but can't seem to find the wiring adapter. Years before and after 2013, so I'm afraid it might have to be some other brand...

Have you looked at eTrailer and watched the install videos? Looks like you may need to find your wire bundle under the dash.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brake-Controller/Chevrolet/Tahoe/2013/90195.html?VehicleID=2013202967

 

[BooBoo]

Thanks, yes - I DID see that one, but I can't find any sign of a wiring bundle. Also, to add to the overall problem, I can't figure out how to get off the wiring junction cover because it's not coming easily and I don't want to break something by yanking on it. Sigh...

 

[Fless]

Looks like that year might take a special pigtail that plugs directly into the underdash junction box. The 2013 video kind of shows how to remove the cover.

 

[Fless]

Look at this video at 2:30 to see if it's the same.

 

[Richard Ruddock]

I installed a Redarc brake controller @ 6 months ago. My Tahoe is RWD, so I purchased a GM headlamp switch plate (25810643) for a 4x4 and swapped out the other one, some Kydex, and fashioned a mounting solution for the Redarc knob that makes it look OEM. I also mounted the Redarc control box on the backside of the kick panel below the steering wheel by drilling into the hidden metal shroud part of the panel. You can barely see the plug in the gap below the steering wheel in the provided pic.

 

[jdj71]

I'd recommend the Tekonsha P3 over the Voyager. Love mine, although I don't tow often. P3 is newer technology and I believe that you have more flexibility with how/where you can mount it.

https://www.etrailer.com/question-108189.html

Hi there
Is the p3 you’re referring to a Prodigy?
I just bought a small hybrid popup It has a prodigy controller mounted on tongue

But the handheld in cab controller did not come with it

 

[Fless]

Hi there
Is the p3 you’re referring to a Prodigy?
I just bought a small hybrid popup It has a prodigy controller mounted on tongue

But the handheld in cab controller did not come with it

Yes, Tekonsha Prodigy P3.

Sounds like the one on your PuP is the wireless kind; based on that I assume that your camper has brakes. You'll probably pay more for the wireless remote than you would a new Prodigy P3, but the wireless is handy, especially if the trailer is used with multiple vehicles.

Not sure what model controller you have but here's a remote for one model:

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/TK27FR.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Accessories%20and%20Parts%20-%20Prospecting&adgroupid=78005013485&campaignid=6886913949&creative=389615232711&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9028763&matchtype=&network=u&placement=&position=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptW5lsOV9AIVY3xvBB1DIwfnEAQYASABEgLhPPD_BwE

 

[jdj71]

Yes, Tekonsha Prodigy P3.

Sounds like the one on your PuP is the wireless kind; based on that I assume that your camper has brakes. You'll probably pay more for the wireless remote than you would a new Prodigy P3, but the wireless is handy, especially if the trailer is used with multiple vehicles.

Not sure what model controller you have but here's a remote for one model:

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/TK27FR.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Accessories%20and%20Parts%20-%20Prospecting&adgroupid=78005013485&campaignid=6886913949&creative=389615232711&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9028763&matchtype=&network=u&placement=&position=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptW5lsOV9AIVY3xvBB1DIwfnEAQYASABEgLhPPD_BwE

Yes, Tekonsha Prodigy P3.

Sounds like the one on your PuP is the wireless kind; based on that I assume that your camper has brakes. You'll probably pay more for the wireless remote than you would a new Prodigy P3, but the wireless is handy, especially if the trailer is used with multiple vehicles.

Not sure what model controller you have but here's a remote for one model:

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/TK27FR.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Accessories%20and%20Parts%20-%20Prospecting&adgroupid=78005013485&campaignid=6886913949&creative=389615232711&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9028763&matchtype=&network=u&placement=&position=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptW5lsOV9AIVY3xvBB1DIwfnEAQYASABEgLhPPD_BwE

Thanks for responding so quick

This unit is cheaper than the brake controller I was gonna buy

I’ll just go this route

Cheers!

 

[gooffeyguy]

I'm not sure I quite understand the point of this type of "wireless" setup. Seems like an additional component that's not necessary. If the trailer has electric brakes then just plug in a brake controller to the connectors/wires under the dash and plug the trailer into the plug on the receiver like normal

 

[Fless]

Convenience, especially when the trailer will be pulled by different vehicles. No vehicle wiring needed except the power socket. Personally I prefer the hardwired controller on these vehicles since it's already pre-wired.

The trailer must have a battery good enough (and charged) to actuate the brakes. It would have to have some kind of battery anyway to activate the brakes in the event of a hitch failure, but for that it could be a smaller battery. For fulltime use while traveling it should use a car-sized battery.