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This stout brake controller has easy-to-reach button controls up front and a simple slide-lever manual override. The digital display is large and easy to read. And the included harness lets you just plug the controller right into your vehicle.
Features:
Specs:
Power output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to go as high as you can without the trailer brakes locking up. It adjusts on a scale of 0 to 10.
Once you have the power output set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the sync control. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting. The sync setting is shown as a number followed by the letter "o" to differentiate it from the output reading. The least aggressive sync setting is 0o and the most aggressive is 9o.
The Activator IV displays the power settings as you adjust them. While braking, the unit will display the power output setting. To see or adjust the sync setting, step on your brake pedal and press either the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the setting.
The display will also show trouble codes to alert you to any potential problems, such as short circuits or overloads, or if there is an internal problem with the controller.
Installation
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override. And because the included wiring harness is custom fit for your vehicle, you can just plug the controller in. No cutting or splicing needed!
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).
Time-delayed braking means that when you apply the brakes in your vehicle, the controller activates the trailer brakes at a pre-set intensity and rate. Both the amount of braking power (gain) and rate of application (load) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today, in our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be installing the draw tite actuator 4 brake controller for one to four axles, part number 5504. We'll be doing this in conjunction with the Tekonsha plug-n-play wiring harness, part number 3045-P. Here's our direct fit wiring harness. The grey end will match up with the manufacturer's grey plug when plugged directly into it. Then once plugged in, we'll go ahead and route the remaining portion of our harness over to where we'll be mounting the brake controller. Keep in mind to stay away from any moving parts, such as the gas, brake, or parking brake pedal, or even possibly the steering column when routing your wire.
Now, as we route the wiring harness, we'll go ahead and take the zip ties and secure it as necessary. Now, we'll go ahead and leave our pigtail hanging, as we'll now move to mounting the brake controller. To mount the brake controller, we'll use the bracket and hardware provided with the brake controller kit. Take the bracket and mount it here underneath the dash. Then we'll take the additional fasteners provided to secure the brake controller to the bracket.
I'll go ahead and start them by hand, first, and then run down the fasteners, securing the brake controller to the bracket. Now, once we've got the brake controller mounted to the bracket, we'll take the pigtail from the brake controller and the end from our wiring harness and plug the two together. Then we'll take the remaining portion of our harness, and tuck it up underneath the dash where we can secure it. Now, with the harness out of the way, let's go over the basic functions of our new actuator brake controller. Here on the top of the brake controller on the driver's side is a plus and minus to adjust the gain of the brake controller.
On the passenger side of the brake controller is a plus and minus to adjust for the sink of the brake controller. Then additionally, we have the handsweep, which will allow us to apply the trailer braking without touching the brake pedal. Now, let's go ahead and plug in our trailer wiring. Trailer wiring hooked up, we can watch the numbers increase as it applies trailer braking up to the max, which we set with our gain. As you can see, we can also do the same by pressing on the vehicle brake pedal.
And there you have it for the install and operation of the draw tite actuator 4 part number 5504, in conjunction with the Tekonsha plug-n-play wiring harness, part number 3045-P for our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. .
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Great controller, we install it on almost every system we do.
Good overall product. Meets needs and is inexpensive.
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Love it.... Installed in my 2011 chevy in about 5 min and it works great. Recommend to anyone
Works great, very easy to use, and very easy to install thanks
The item appears to be well made and as expected. I'm having some difficulties, but with my camper, not with the unit.
Probably not a really useful review.
Very easy to install. Works very well. I like the digital number readout to show power level being applied to brakes.
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Thank you so much for the help everything went flawless and works perfect.
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Terry
Installing this into my 2005 Tahoe was a breeze. If you just follow the directions and check out etrailers videos you should have no problem. I went from a small popup to a bigger hybrid so I had to get the EBC system. This sure beats taking it to the RV or Dealer store and paying retail plus labor. Thanks etrailer.com
Easy to install. simple instructions, I have it wired up but just have not towed anything yet to get the settings set for my application.
Quality product. The video of how to install clinches the deal. Setup instructions worked perfectly.
Nice product, easy to useEasy to use an upgrade from my Activator I unit. Has the same manual brake control that failed on the Activator I unit. Hopefully this one does not fail.
thank you for the fast delivery ,and for the easy installation vid
was a breeze,ty
Great Product, VERY Easy to install. The only thing I would change is the length of the pig tail. The short length of the pigtail limits your options of product placement.
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Easy installation works great, great pr ice
ordered on a monday afternoon, received my order on wed after 3 pm...everything was in good condition..these are really good people...thank you so much for the fast service......max
Installed in Frontiier quickly with no problems,us the recommended adapter .Good product,quick shipping and great company to work with.
Controler works great, hook up was a snap with the plug and play harness.
Love the digital display! Digital display is now a requirement when I order a brake controller. It is amazing how much better brake control I have knowing before hand how much brake will be applied.
Had the same controller for years, it has worked well. I pull a 4 axle 24,000 # trailer with disc brakes on all four axles. simple, reliable, and inexpensive.
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