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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 brake controller kit has been specifically designed to fit your 2016 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma and your 2015 to 2021 Tundra. Now on custom fit parts such as this brake controller kit, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. Just input the year, make, and model of your vehicle, and our fit guide will confirm if this kit will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now what's really nice about this brake controller kit from Redarc is that it's gonna require minimal dash space in your Toyota, and it's going to be relatively simple to install and operate.
This is going to have a factory look and feel to it. It's gonna look like it's always belonged in your vehicle, and the typical person would probably never know that you actually have a brake controller system installed in your Toyota. Now this brake controller is going to obviously activate your trailer brakes in proportion to your Toyota's braking action. It will automatically adjust your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. And this brake controller does come with a unique feature that's going to let you respond to any terrain or weather that you meet while on the road.
The user controlled mode is going to give you direct control over your trailer's braking, so that it can have exactly the level of power output that you need for any situation. So this is going to be perfect for off-roading or adverse weather conditions. And in this user control mode, this tow pro trail will apply your trailer brakes with the same preset amount of power each time you activate the brakes in your Toyota. 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 or and act as an anchor, or when on a steep descent you can set the power to a higher level to ensure that the trailer's momentum doesn't cause it to push against the tow vehicle. Now the star of the show is this control knob, which is going to mount in your dash or other easy accessible area.
And it's going to allow for quick and easy adjustment of the braking power with just turn of this dial. And then it's also going to provide manual override by just pressing the knob to activate. And it's also going to offer simple diagnostics with a bright colored LED dial. I did want to point out that you're going to have additional inserts or blanks here for the knob so you can get that look that you are looking for for your particular Toyota, whether it's the Tacoma or the Tundra. So you're gonna have several options here to get that fit and that look that you're looking for with these three inserts or blanks.
So obviously this main unit is going to install out of sight. And you're not gonna have to worry about banging up your knee anymore on a bulky controller. You're not gonna have to worry about interference with airbags or other vehicle accessories. And of course there's not gonna be any hard to reach override lever or impossible to reach screen. And this spray controller can be mounted in virtually any position, direction, or angle with the included mounting kit that you see right here. So that's a nice addition to this kit is that the mounting kit is included with this. There's not gonna be any complicated wiring. This custom fit harness is going to let you plug in and go. And I do wanna point out that if you do not 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. We here at etrailer.com have put this kit together for you in case you are in need of a seven-way at the back of your Toyota. This will also give you that four-way as well, so you'll have both of those options at the back of your vehicle. So if that's something that you need, you can take that part number that you see there on your screen, ETBC7, pop that in the search field of our website. That will take you to that kit and you can add that to your order. So this is going to meet or exceed both U and ECER 21 and the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 regulations for sustainability and safety. And this brake controller is going to be for trailers with up to three axles, six brake assemblies, and it's designed for use with electric or electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. This is gonna work with your 12 volt or 24 volt vehicle electrical systems. One other piece of information that I wanna leave you with in case you are wondering about the size of the unit itself. We're sitting pretty close to four inches long and about 3 3/8 inches wide or so, and about an inch or an 1 1/8 tall. Just kind of give you an idea of the size of the brake controller itself. Well, I think that's going to wrap up our real quick look today. I do hope that our time together was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.
Haven't install it yet. I did see it came without installion directions
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Package came in well packed and as advertised. Very easy to deal with and seems to be a quality product. Have not used it yet but if performance matches video's watched should be great.
Easy to install and a nice clean look.
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The Redarc controller that I ordered to install in my Lexus GX460 was perfect! I ordered the Tow Pro Trail version. The harness to connect the factory trailer harness under the dash was the correct one for my Lexus. lling the controller that se are a little more work than installing the ones that hang under the dash, but well worth it!
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