Brake controller dilemma - Event Date: 15 Apr 2013

I have a dilemma with the placement of my brake controller. I have a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Prodigy II controller. The Jeep, although a fairly big vehicle, has very little knee room on the driver's side. There is no flat surface or space at all on the right side, there is some suitable space on the left, just below the light switch and above the fuel door switch, which is just above the hood latch and the parking brake. (see what I mean?) The wiring harness will reach to the middle of the SUV, but just barely, so I can't mount it any distance (more than an 1 inch) from the dash, near the shifter, or in or on the console. At this point I'm thinking about just plugging it in, adjusting it, and cable tying it under the dash out of sight and reach, definitely not my first choice! (not much room under there anyway)    I know I need to drill holes in my expensive (for me) SUV, I just don't want to do it twice. Where does everyone else mount their controller.

I had issues in that the factory wiring on my TV didn't match what they said it was, and therefore was going to have to be totally re-done by the dealer.  Instead we went with a wireless controller, and I am so glad we did.  All I have to do is plug the control into one of my 12v outlets on my console and set it in my cup holder where it is handy to grab if need be.  Then, when done, just unplug it and put it away until the next time.

I just looked up the wireless controller. I like it, a little "pricey", but it would be really easy to move into the much smaller Jeep TJ I use when I need to move the 'pod, off the concrete driveway, on the concrete I use a John Deere garden tractor. It looks small enough to "Velcro" in a convenient spot on the console or the dash. Too bad there's no brake signal on the JD. Thanks P&M    

You can post it in the for sale section if you want to.

Originally posted by Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo I just looked up the wireless controller. I like it, a little "pricey", but it would be really easy to move into the much smaller Jeep TJ I use when I need to move the 'pod, off the concrete driveway, on the concrete I use a John Deere garden tractor. It looks small enough to "Velcro" in a convenient spot on the console or the dash. Too bad there's no brake signal on the JD. Thanks P&M

You are welcome!  Glad I could be of assistance!