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Mopar trailer brake controller - review / feedback?

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Anyone have any experience with the Mopar factory Trailer brake controller for the JL/JLUs?

Never knew of this till this evening and it looks like a clean install, but if it’s junk I won’t order it and I’ll try another brand.
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I haven’t used it yet, but the install of some components up by the steering column were a curse if you’re not small and nimble. Blind work by feel because you can’t look and work at the same time.
Personally I always prefer the OEM ones because the read off the actual brake line pressures and feed the trailer accordingly rather than the jerky pendulum type.
 
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I haven’t used it yet, but the install of some components up by the steering column were a curse if you’re not small and nimble. Blind work by feel because you can’t look and work at the same time.
Personally I always prefer the OEM ones because the read off the actual brake line pressures and feed the trailer accordingly rather than the jerky pendulum type.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I hate losing the 12v socket but at the same time I’ve never used it once in any of my past 4 JL’s.
 

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I installed the Mopar controller in my JLRUD. Install went well. I use the controller regularly when towing my 18' travel trailer, and it works well. I have the factory tow kit, so I only needed to connect the controller into the factory plugs. No wire running.
 

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Have the Mopar controller in my JLUXR and love it. Factory tow kit here too, so install was a breeze. Hardest part was getting the 12v socket out- even with a socket tool it fought me. Works great for the occasional side by side trailer I haul for my friend, and I love the clean factory look.

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Just curious…. What are you guys towing that you need a brake controller for? I haven’t towed with the jeep yet but have towed with similar weight vehicles and pulled a trailer and RZR, trailer and Snowmobile, boat, etc.
At the tow capacity these have I can’t think of anything I need it for. I’d welcome the feedback.
 

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Just curious…. What are you guys towing that you need a brake controller for? I haven’t towed with the jeep yet but have towed with similar weight vehicles and pulled a trailer and RZR, trailer and Snowmobile, boat, etc.
At the tow capacity these have I can’t think of anything I need it for. I’d welcome the feedback.
Anything with electric brakes.

Many off grid trailers are big enough to require them. Many states have laws requiring them above a specific weight.
 

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I guess I just never saw anything that light with brakes. Makes sense on off-road trailers though.
Appreciate it the info.
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I’m about to install the Mopar controller into the factory tow package that is in the vehicle.

Thanks for all the replies and tips.
 

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