Brake control, Where to mount

[JCasper]

Where have you guys found to be the best place to mount the electric brake control. I was thinking on the panel under the steering wheel on the right side. Figured it should be out of the way but still easy to get to. Thanks

 

[RJOL]

I put my controller on the left side, in my 2001, but I will put it on the right side in the 2005. I've bumped it with my knee, getting in and out, many times over the past 4 years...

 

[GerryDrake]

Lots of people put them on the knee bolster, right side, but I figure when I need to get to it is not going to be the time that I want to be bending down to reach it. I have mine in the left side of the upper cubbyhole in the dash. I have it slanted slightly toward the driver. When and if you need to reach it to apply full trailer brakes, you need to be able to reach it easily. Just my $. 02.....

 

[smartineau]

The ashtray is another option, if you do not smoke.



steve

 

[klenger]

Here'a a pic of mine. http://www.klenger.net/dodge/brakesmart/slide07.html

 

[DPhillips]

Originally on the right side between the brake and go pedal. Got tired of hitting it my foot, so I moved it to the ashtray. It is not to hard to remove the ashtray and drill a hole in the bottom of the housing for the wires. The whole thing pops out and can be disassembled in minutes. I did save the parts in case I need/want to re install the ashtray.

 

[JRhinehart]

Mine is on the right side panel just southeast of the steering wheel. I bought my truck used and the previous owner aparently had his controller there because there were already holes drilled and my controller bracket screwed right on! I have never hit it with my knee.

 

[JCasper]

Thanks for all the input. I mounted mine on the right side below the steering wheel. I think it will work good there. I will hook to a trailer this weekend and test it out.

 

[BigMike]

I put my Prodigy in the ashtray. Didn't have to make any modifications at all. If I ever take out my brake controller, the ashtray will look just like it did before.

 

[crobertson1]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=15296&width=0



This location was a pain but I like it. I figured if ever there is an emergency and I need my wife to manually apply trailer brakes while my hands are full, it'll be easy for her to reach.

 

[jfrow2]

I mounted my Jordan controller through the front of the ash tray.