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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)

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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
US price $290
BrandREDARCProSeries
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 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
Display type dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) installs in any direction, including upside down

Sources — REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12). ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550): etrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller and ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) time-delay
  • Axle capacity: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3 vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
  • Display type: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
  • Mounting orientation: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) installs in any direction, including upside down

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