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mezza56


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Thinking about installing a redarc pro elite myself , it looks fairly straight fwd , any one else done it themselves that can proffer any useful info. I have been quoted $600 and $700 to do it 



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If the $600 includes cost of Red Arc controller - I would jump on that.

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Is $360 labour a great deal or something? :-/ http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282063091741

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If you are suitably skilled at removing interior trims, can join wires in a tradesman-like fashion, appreciate cable and circuit protection... go for it.

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Shop around for a price to have it installed. I got a price to buy and install for almost half the price you were given.



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iana


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What sort of vehicle are we talking about?

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Barboots wrote:

Is $360 labour a great deal or something? :-/ http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282063091741

 Someone who fits brake controllers does not purchase the components from Evilbay. They get them from local suppliers where warranty service is guaranteed.



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Barboots


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Ultimately warranty is carried by Redarc... however warranty support is often very efficient from online sellers. Keep supporting the old model if you wish.

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Well yes I have installed my own "Tow-Pro" unit, and perhaps I could give some hints if I knew the vehicle it was to be installed in was the same as mine, BT50/Ranger.



-- Edited by iana on Thursday 18th of January 2018 01:45:33 PM

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