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ronahue 
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 Topic: Brake ControllerPosted: 04 Apr 2022 at 8:16am |
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I took it out for a local drive with the trailer to test the brake controller, the biggest difference seems to be the nine speed transmission and it seems to have a better ride than my 2015 Frontier. It will get a better test in July when we go to Colorado for a month. Since I always felt the 2015 was adequate in the rockies this should be better.
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Ron & Sharon
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gpokluda
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Posted: 03 Apr 2022 at 1:33pm |
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Going to be real interested in how the '22 Frontier works for you. I've been a Nissan truck fan since my '86 4X4 King Cab. Definitely the best value out there.
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Gpokluda
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ronahue
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Posted: 31 Mar 2022 at 4:13pm |
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I found an installer he dropped the panel put the knob in a blank switch spot and it looks like a factory install. Took about an hour and a half. Towed the trailer today works great. I would post a picture but I do not know how.
Thanks to all who responded with suggestions.
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Ron & Sharon
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offgrid
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Posted: 31 Mar 2022 at 5:56am |
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If it's all getting to be too much trouble you could consider getting a wireless brake controller that plugs into your 7 way and has a 7 way output to the trailer. These are set up using a phone app via Bluetooth. I don't care for them myself because if you wanted to manually activate your trailer brakes in an sway emergency you'd have to leave a phone on and the app running all the time. But they are certainly easy to install and use no under dash space.
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Larry-D
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Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 4:07pm |
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I might suggest looking at a two part controller. Mount the knob where ever you want to and the controller pack somewhere that is within reach of the connecting cable from the knob.
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ronahue
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 2:59pm |
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We will know next week
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Ron & Sharon
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StephenH
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 2:38pm |
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Okay. I did not see that you had found the wiring harness plug. I like the Hopkins InSIGHT FlexMount controller I have. If I did not have it, the Redarc one is what I would choose. Is there room above where your left foot would sit while driving? That is where the control module for mine is mounted It has worked out well there.
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StephenH
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ronahue
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 1:30pm |
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Thanks, Yes I have seen that article and we had no problem finding the plug. Two issues, first because their really is not a good location for a standard box type controller on the dash, we have chosen the Redarc controller which has only a knob, so we need to find a place to put the box under the dash and the knob requires about 4" behind the knob when mounted so we need to be sure we have the space before we drill. Thus the panel needs to come apart. The installer is not comfortable taking the entire left side of the plastic panel so he is bringing in someone on Monday to do the job. As I said we will get it done.
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Ron & Sharon
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StephenH
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 1:12pm |
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Check out this post in Club Frontier. It may be the answer you need. |
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StephenH
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ronahue
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 1:06pm |
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Yes it has all the good stuff including 7/4 pin connector, Tow Mode and sway control.
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Ron & Sharon
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