8492 - 2019 Ranger - Trailer Brake Controller Availability

[Noseoil]

Still happy with my control module mounted in the trailer's tongue box. I just use the signal from the brake lights & the factory 7 pin harness connector for a signal & run it into the module. The rest is just regular wiring from the battery to the brakes on the axle. Still works fine, no controller to bang a knee on or get in the way on the dash. "0

" problems towing this way.

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[dguffin]

Here’s what I saw at SEMA with a part number of VKB3Z-2C006-A

 

[Ray Miller]

Here’s what I saw at SEMA with a part number of VKB3Z-2C006-A

Is this the only pic you have of the information board?

 

[dguffin]

Yes it is. It was in the new product showcase. I believe that’s a ford accessory part number.

 

[rooster]

Hmmm... do I see a Redarc Tow Pro Elite ... ??

 

[Noseoil]

Wow! $339 vs about $70, glad I bought the one I did...

 

[r2t2k2]

Hmmm... do I see a Redarc Tow Pro Elite ... ??

Sure looks like it to me... It just has fancier Ford colors.

 

[t4thfavor]

Still happy with my control module mounted in the trailer's tongue box. I just use the signal from the brake lights & the factory 7 pin harness connector for a signal & run it into the module. The rest is just regular wiring from the battery to the brakes on the axle. Still works fine, no controller to bang a knee on or get in the way on the dash. "0

" problems towing this way.

Most places require you to have a manual brake override, which is pretty handy sometimes, I would also test that the breakaway still works properly with the setup like that. Otherwise looks like a good setup.

 

[Fawnbuster]

I called my dealer today, parts department said that Ford said it will be available in the last quarter of this year, that's all the info they had, so I will just wait on the oem and hope it's plug and play. I have alot of rewards points so I an to use mine to buy it and if it's not plug and play I'll let them install it.

 

[t4thfavor]

I called my dealer today, parts department said that Ford said it will be available in the last quarter of this year, that's all the info they had, so I will just wait on the oem and hope it's plug and play. I have alot of rewards points so I an to use mine to buy it and if it's not plug and play I'll let them install it.

it won’t be plug and play, it will be crimp and pimp just like they are now with a little drilling and some light zip tie action, except ford will charge 600$ for the package with install.

 

[Noseoil]

The break-away system remains intact & functions as it was installed & designed. It's powered by the group 27 AGM battery in the galley & the back-up battery in the tongue box, which is the part of the normal electric brake system. The extra battery in the galley provides trailer power for all systems, so I just wired it into the brake system in parallel. It ends up being a redundant power system with its own charging system (the 100 watt solar panel). The only thing I don't have access to this way is the added braking available by having the controller in the cab & handy.

To me this is a double edged sword. Yes, you can reach down & manually fire the controller for an emergency, but is that a distraction when in a stressful situation, like a cell phone ringing? Mine is set to run the brakes for keeping the trailer straight while braking. The controller was set on a gravel surface to not lock the trailer brakes. To me a $600 dollar controller is absurd when a $70 controller works just as well.

 

[t4thfavor]

The break-away system remains intact & functions as it was installed & designed. It's powered by the group 27 AGM battery in the galley & the back-up battery in the tongue box, which is the part of the normal electric brake system. The extra battery in the galley provides trailer power for all systems, so I just wired it into the brake system in parallel. It ends up being a redundant power system with its own charging system (the 100 watt solar panel). The only thing I don't have access to this way is the added braking available by having the controller in the cab & handy.

To me this is a double edged sword. Yes, you can reach down & manually fire the controller for an emergency, but is that a distraction when in a stressful situation, like a cell phone ringing? Mine is set to run the brakes for keeping the trailer straight while braking. The controller was set on a gravel surface to not lock the trailer brakes. To me a $600 dollar controller is absurd when a $70 controller works just as well.

Agreed on most accounts, the only place my opinion differs is in a sway situation you would be able to grab the brake lever and straighten out the train so to speak.

whatever works for you.

 

[Fordguy]

Agreed on most accounts, the only place my opinion differs is in a sway situation you would be able to grab the brake lever and straighten out the train so to speak.

whatever works for you.

I like the ability to control as the temps and environment change.

 

[treimche]

Here’s what I saw at SEMA with a part number of VKB3Z-2C006-A

So it really is just the RedArc Tow Pro Elite, but I'm sure Ford will charge more for it with their name on it.

 

[Montana Ranger]

Here’s what I saw at SEMA with a part number of VKB3Z-2C006-A

Where do they think they are mounting that knob?

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