REDARC
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller
$290
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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control
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.
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Hopkins Towing Solutions
Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control
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| Spec | REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller | Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $290 | — |
| Brand | REDARC | Hopkins Towing Solutions |
| Released | — | — |
| Controller type | dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled) | proportional (inertia-activated) |
| Output amperage max | 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems) | 20 (standard) / 30 (for 6-8 brake systems) |
| Axle capacity | 1-3 | 1-4 (2, 4, 6, or 8 trailer brakes) |
| Display type | dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable | digital Flex-Display with LED trailer-connection indicator |
| Manual override | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Boost levels | — | continuous power adjustment, 5-99% in 5% increments (no fixed level count) |
| Mounting orientation | main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) | modular Smart-Box system: control box, Flex-Display, and Flex-Control mount separately at driver's discretion |
Sources — REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller and Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control proportional (inertia-activated)
- Output amperage max: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems) vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control 20 (standard) / 30 (for 6-8 brake systems)
- Axle capacity: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3 vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control 1-4 (2, 4, 6, or 8 trailer brakes)
- Display type: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control digital Flex-Display with LED trailer-connection indicator
- Mounting orientation: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control modular Smart-Box system: control box, Flex-Display, and Flex-Control mount separately at driver's discretion