Does Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller Have to Draw Power from Battery
Question:
Hi I am looking at the redarc tow pro elite brake controller. Can this be connected to a 12v source instead of the car battery? Are there any downfalls to doing this? Thanks
asked by: Heather
Expert Reply:
When powering a brake controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR you have to power it directly from the vehicle battery. Mainly because it would prevent the controller from shorting out any of your vehicle's power circuit in the event of a short, but also because none of the aux power sources are going to be rated high enough for the amperage load of a brake controller.
I attached a help article on installing brake controllers plus a diagram for you to check out as well.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Off-Road Mode - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Single Trailer Only
- Redarc
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Mike
4/23/2025
I have the redarc pro elite and I'm installing it in 1996 GMC Suburban now my truck has a 30 amp auxiliary power pole where you could install a brake controller is this a good a direct to battery? Most other controllers say to use this for the install.