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Brake controller install on Grand Cherokee

MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
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Traded up to a Grand Cherokee and installing a Prodigy controller. Anybody have a pic of where they had it installed? The easiest place is very low and moving it up worries me as I don't know what is in back that I would be screwing it too.
Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
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    webers3webers3 Member Posts: 404
    Don't know if your GC has a coin tray like my Cherokee, this is where I mounted mine
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
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    MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
    Clever, I tried to fit it in my equivalent tray but didn't fit. Ended up using velcro but I think it'll be temporary. I will probably try to create a flat surface and use VHB tape. The best areas have too high of risk damaging something behind the plastic/metal. 
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
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    webers3webers3 Member Posts: 404
    @MarkAl I had to cut an opening in the back of the tray for the controller to fit, and plug in to the factory installed harnesses. 
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
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    DenverJaguarDenverJaguar Member Posts: 57
    Autowbrake to the rescue!
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    CharlieRNCharlieRN Member Posts: 439
    MarkAl said:
    Traded up to a Grand Cherokee and installing a Prodigy controller. Anybody have a pic of where they had it installed? The easiest place is very low and moving it up worries me as I don't know what is in back that I would be screwing it too.
    You already made the investment into the wired version, but if it's returnable, you may want to look into the Prodigy RF. I went that route because I did not have a suitable location to mount a wired unit in my Volvo. The unit works very well, and its controller is as easy to reach and use as a traditional mounted wired unit.
    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock / 2022 Telluride - Phillies/Eagles/Flyers Country
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    MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
    I don't have the confidence in a wireless design (especially Bluetooth) for critical braking control.
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
    Shunt, Roof & Remote solar & 30A DC-DC Chargers
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    tteamtteam Member Posts: 25
    I tow with 2018 Grand Cherokee, but use the Autowbrake, as suggested by DenverJaguar.  Dealer installed it on the 320. I went with that, because I did not know best place for a hardwired type.
    Tteam, Wisconsin
    2020 TAB 320S Boondock Lite
    TV: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
    I just looked at the Autowbrake. I have used the trailer brake only option on mine for sway once and was very thankful. Does this brake have the ability to manually set the brake without activation of the TV brakes?
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
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    Travelin3DTravelin3D Member Posts: 173
    I’ve been very happy with the Redarc Tow Pro Elite. The control knob can be installed wherever you have the room. In my case I was able to mount it in an unused switch blank in my Subaru. 

    Richie, Mickie and Satchmo
    2020 320S Boondock Lite (silver w/blue)
    2019 Subaru Ascent Premium
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    Yoshi_TABYoshi_TAB Member Posts: 381
    edited September 2021
    Hi,

    I also have a Redarc installd in my JGC.  Plug and play.


    2021 TAB 320 BD
    2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Southern Maryland
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    MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
    I'm sold, now to sell my Prodigy. Nice features and east to mount. Good input. Thanks everyone.
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
    Shunt, Roof & Remote solar & 30A DC-DC Chargers
    managed by VE Smart Network
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