Robanno
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- Rob
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- 2020 ford ranger
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Have new truck arriving in Feb. Am going to use it as a daily driver but absolutely will use it to tow our 20' travel Trailer (about 4500lb)
Have been reading a lot on the issue of brake controllers
Here's my question,
Want to use the Redarc controller, like the hidden module and I can put the knob in several nice locations, (on the Lightforce panel, or on the flat surface of the shift lever).
Cost about 220$ with the different cable that seems to be needed.
Talked to dealer where I am purchasing truck and after some discussion and yes they do have a Ford approved one was told 340 for just the controller (a repackaged Redarc) and about 2+ hrs to install at 180 per hr shop rate.
600$ plus for something that should be included when they built truck!!
I have put several in other vehicles and see no problem putting the one from Redarc in.
The one Ford approved is alittle different, it looks like and seems to be more involved. Was unable to look at the instructions to see exactly the installation process.
I have a hard time justifying the extra 4-500 bucks.
Would appreciate some other input and points of view.
Thanks Rob
Have been reading a lot on the issue of brake controllers
Here's my question,
Want to use the Redarc controller, like the hidden module and I can put the knob in several nice locations, (on the Lightforce panel, or on the flat surface of the shift lever).
Cost about 220$ with the different cable that seems to be needed.
Talked to dealer where I am purchasing truck and after some discussion and yes they do have a Ford approved one was told 340 for just the controller (a repackaged Redarc) and about 2+ hrs to install at 180 per hr shop rate.
600$ plus for something that should be included when they built truck!!
I have put several in other vehicles and see no problem putting the one from Redarc in.
The one Ford approved is alittle different, it looks like and seems to be more involved. Was unable to look at the instructions to see exactly the installation process.
I have a hard time justifying the extra 4-500 bucks.
Would appreciate some other input and points of view.
Thanks Rob
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