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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller is cheaper at $290. 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 REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles
US price $290
BrandREDARCDraw-Tite
Released
Controller type dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled) time-delay
Output amperage max 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems)
Axle capacity 1-3 1-4
Display type dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration)

Sources — REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12). Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller and Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles?

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

  • Controller type: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled) vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles time-delay
  • Axle capacity: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3 vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles 1-4

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