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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.

Full spec sheet

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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
BrandREDARCReese
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

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