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This is one of our favorite brake controllers, with flawless braking and a tiny dash knob that looks like it came straight from the factory. Its unique off-roading mode helps you handle rough conditions, so get out there and get towing.
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The off-road mode is a unique feature of the Redarc Tow-Pro Trail. In this mode, the brake controller will apply your trailer's brakes with a preset amount of power, independent of what your tow vehicle is doing. This is ideal for off-roading or challenging conditions. Set the power low if you're towing through sand or mud so that the trailer doesn't stop with too much force and act as an anchor. If navigating a steep descent, set the power to a higher level to ensure that the trailer doesn't push against the tow vehicle.
To activate the off-road mode, rotate the knob counterclockwise to 0 and apply your vehicle's brakes. Push down on the knob twice (2 times within 1 second) and release the brakes. The knob will turn green to let you know that the mode has been activated.
Adjusting the braking settings on the Tow-Pro Trail is super simple. To get more power output - the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes - rotate the knob clockwise toward 10. To decrease the power output, rotate it counterclockwise toward 0.
When you apply the tow vehicle's brakes, the knob will change from blue to red to signal that the trailer brakes are being activated. The higher the braking power output, the deeper the red that you will see.
To engage manual override, simply press the control knob. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights independent of your tow vehicle, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in an emergency.
When you are calibrating the brake controller for the first time, the LED lights will signal your progress.
You'll start by braking 20 times or so to let the unit learn its orientation and the direction of travel. You don't need to have a trailer connected for it to calibrate; the only difference is that the knob won't illuminate at all. If your trailer is connected, the LED light will flash green/blue as it calibrates. When the display turns solid blue, initial calibration is complete.
Once done, the unit will remain calibrated. If recalibration is required, it will happen automatically and without LED indication.
The Trail has almost no mounting restrictions. It comes in 2 pieces: the main unit and the control knob. The main unit mounts out of sight and out of the way. You don't have to worry about dinging your knee on a bulky brake controller or interfering with your vehicle's airbags.
The control knob can be installed in any convenient spot that's easy for you to see and access. This can be a blank switch panel, an open spot on your center console, or wherever there's space on your dashboard. A universal mounting panel is included to ensure a clean, from-the-factory look. Custom-fit panels are available for certain vehicles as well. Before you do any drilling, be sure there's enough clearance behind the dash for the entire knob to install!
Once you've decided where you want to put the control knob, you'll need to find a good place to install the main unit. Your only restriction is the 3' cable connecting the main unit and the control knob. Securely mount the box using screws, double-sided tape, or zip-ties (not included). A mounting kit (RE67FR - sold separately) is also available for the Tow-Pro Trail. Do not attach the module to wiring or cables that can shift as you drive!
Then plug the custom-fit harness right into your vehicle and the brake controller and you're done!
Note: If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).
A 30-amp circuit breaker kit (331-CBK30-EB - sold separately) may also be required for installation.
Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Tow-Pro Trail uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at this Redarc Tow-Pro Trail proportional brake controller with custom wiring harness. Now, this is specifically designed to fit the vehicles that you see there on your screen. As you can see, this is going to fit your Ford Broncos, Expeditions, trucks, and Lincoln MKT and Navigator. So I give you that listing there, but it is very important that you still go through our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. And our fit guide will confirm if this harness will work for you or if it doesn't, it will give you a comparable harness that will work for you.
So again, make sure to use a fit guide to get exactly what you need. But this brake controller is going to require a minimal dash space in your Ford vehicle and it's very simple to install and operate. This is going to give you a factory look and feel. It's gonna look like it always belonged on your dash or on your console. This brake controller is gonna activate your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action.
It's gonna automatically adjust the trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. Now, this brake controller comes with unique features. It's gonna let you respond to any terrain or weather that you meet while on the road. The user control mode is going to give you direct control over your trailer's braking so that you can have exactly the level of power output you need for any situation. So this brake controller is gonna be perfect for off-roading or adverse weather conditions.
In this mode, the user control mode, you're going to be able to use this tow-pro trail brake controller to apply your trailer brakes with the same preset amount of power each time you activate the brakes in your vehicle. You can set the power low if you're towing through sand or mud so that the trailer doesn't stop with too much force and act as an anchor, when on as steep descent, you can set the power to a higher level to ensure that the trailer's momentum doesn't cause to push against your tow vehicle. Now, this control knob is going to mount to your dash or other easily accessible area like your, maybe, a center console. And this is going to allow for a quick, easy adjustment of the braking power, and it's just gonna be with the turn of the dial as you can see here. It's also going to give you manual override by just pressing the knob to activate.
And it also is gonna give you simple diagnostics with a bright color LED in the dial. Now, this main unit is going to install out of sight, so there's not gonna be any more banging your knee on a bulky controller when you're climbing into your vehicle. No interference with airbags or other vehicle accessories and of course, no hard to reach override lever, or impossible to read screen. This can be mounted in any position, any direction, and angle with the included mounting kit that you see right here. There's no complicated wiring. This custom-fit harness is going to let you plug in and go. And if you don't already have a seven-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive seven and four-way brake controller installation kit. In the search field, you can just punch in ETBC7. Again, ETBC7, and that's going to take you to that kit if you're needing a seven-way at the back of your vehicle. Now, this does meet or exceed both UNECER21 and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 201 regulations for sustainability and safety. This brake controller is for trailers with up to three axles and six brake assemblies. It's designed for use with electric or electrical or hydraulic trailer brakes, and it does work with 12-volt and 24-volt vehicle electrical systems. Let me give you some measurements of this unit before we wrap up our time together here. Looking at the overall length, we're sitting right at four inches. The overall width about 3 3/8 inches and the overall height about 1 1/8 inches tall. You will receive instructions to guide you through the installation and operation. I think that's gonna wrap up our real quick look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.
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