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Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller is cheaper at $132.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller
US price $132.99
BrandDraw-TiteHayes Brake Controller Company
Released
Controller type time-delay proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
Output amperage max
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
Display type digital display
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 1
Mounting orientation

Sources — Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller: statetrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles and Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles time-delay vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
  • Axle capacity: Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles 1-4 vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)

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