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Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)

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Spec Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
US price — —
BrandReeseProSeries
Released——
Controller type time-delay time-delay
Output amperage max 30 —
Axle capacity 1-4 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
Display type digital output display with real-time diagnostics dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
Manual override Yes —
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels — —
Mounting orientation mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach installs in any direction, including upside down

Sources — Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.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 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Axle capacity: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4 vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
  • Display type: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles digital output display with real-time diagnostics 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: 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 vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) installs in any direction, including upside down

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