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Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles
US price
BrandReeseDraw-Tite
Released
Controller type time-delay time-delay
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4
Display type digital output display with real-time diagnostics
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach

Sources — Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.com (verified 2026-08-12). Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).

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