Trailer Brake Control

[S R Flournoy]

Does anyone have suggestion on mounting location for trailer brake control. I'm thinking about the opening under the heater and air conditioner controls, however I cna't figure how to get behind it to see whats problems I might encounter. Ahn help would be appreciated.



2006 Dodge Quad Cab. 2500 Turbo Diesel.



S R Flournoy

 

[JDecanter]

I think it all depends on what controller you have. I bought an 06 in August and just looked for the easiest out of the way location. I chose right of steering column on bottom. Just had to remove one screw and drill for the other. I have been towing for more than 30 years and used several trucks and brands of controllers. Nothing is as good as the old hydraulic units, but the prodigy comes close: just set it and forget it. Of course if your controller requires constant adjustment, then you would need it in easy reach.

 

[Prairie Dog]

No offense to anybody but I would go to the extra work to mount it under the heater controls. If you mount it on the knee bolster and have a wreck, it's more likely you'll have severe knee injuries.

I used a flash light and a coat hanger to fish it through the cubby ~ it was fairly easy.



Scotty

 

[PKnoerzer]

The center section of the dash pops right out after you remove one screw by the trash bag holder hook on the lower right.

 

[S R Flournoy]

I think under the heater controls makes more sense. There is't much room under the dash for a long legged guy. Thank you, I'm going to try that.



silas flournoy

 

[camsv3500]

we just did a post on this last week with pictures...



search and you will find



I put mine under the heater control... prodigy. . fit perfectly. . only needed a piece of double sided tape for security,, it doesnt move without it but I wanted to be sure,, plug and play power cable from prodigy was just the right length. . same place several other members have put theirs. . your right hand falls to it naturally for manual braking



cam

 

[wcjp]

Here's my 06' Mega SLT. No additional holes were drilled for wiring. Very easy to reach in case of emergency.





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[S R Flournoy]

Your solution to the location is exactly what I had in mind before I Posted the thread. I plan on driling a hold for the wires then wireing the pigtail to plug in after I have mounted the control. Your picture was helpful.



s r flournoy