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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 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.
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| Spec | REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller | Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles |
| US price | $290 | — |
| Brand | REDARC | Reese |
| 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) | 30 |
| Axle capacity | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Display type | dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable | digital output display with real-time diagnostics |
| Manual override | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Boost levels | — | — |
| Mounting orientation | main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) | mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach |
Sources — REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12).
Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller and Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles?
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 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles time-delay
- Output amperage max: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems) vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 30
- Axle capacity: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3 vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4
- Display type: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles digital output display with real-time diagnostics
- Mounting orientation: REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach