Can the LED on the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Be Turned Off

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Does the LED on the control knob stay lit up when there is no trailer connected?

asked by: Jayson B

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller part # RED44FR will go into a sleep mode when there is no trailer connected to the tow vehicle. This sleep mode is displayed by a breathing blue light on the push control. The breathing blue light is simply a gradual fade from bright, to dim, and then off. The sleep mode allows you to retain all of your saved settings.

Unfortunately, there is no way to get ride of the breathing blue light unless you unplugged the controller which would then cause you to lose all of your saved settings. The only brake controller we have that would not lose your setting after being unplugged is the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180. The settings for this device are saved onto the mobile phone rather than the actual device.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Sarah G.

9/16/2025

Is the light ment to stay on when the car is turned off with trailer connected?

Gwendolyn Y.

9/16/2025

@SarahG Hey, Sarah! If you're referring to the blue breathing light on the Redarc then yes, the light will always be on as long as it's plugged in.

Sarah G.

9/16/2025

@GwendolynY is it ok that’s it just the solid light? Not breathing just the solid blue light

Gwendolyn Y.

9/17/2025

@SarahG Usually if it's a solid blue light it could mean that there is some form of a fault or issue. I'm not sure if you have towed with it before but I'd check if there is constant power to the 5 o'clock position on the vehicle 7-way. That pin is what carries the signal to your trailer when you hit the brakes in your vehicle. If you don't have the tools to check that easily, you can plug in your trailer and check your brakes to see if they are engaged. If that all checks out, I'd try the process of changing the mode. Should be page 17 of the instructions. Step 1 - Rotate the knob fully counter-clockwise Step 2 - Apply Vehicle Brakes Step 3 - Double-click the knob (two pushes within 1 second) Step 4 - Release Vehicle Brakes If the knob is still showing up a solid blue, you can reply to the email notification that you get when I comment on your comment. It may be a little easier for some back and forth and you will be able to send me some pics if needed. I guess another good question is if you have towed with it yet, did everything behave like it should? I also included some troubleshooting links below. One for brake controllers specifically, and another that just goes over some wiring info. I use it a lot so I don't mix up my colors or pin locations. Let me know what happens!

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Answer 1

The controller will actually wake up from sleep mode when the door is opened so that's likely why you still see the blue light on even with the vehicle off and trailer unconnected. This is common for all brake controllers including the Redarc…

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Answer 2

Most brake controllers will stay active for several minutes after the vehicle is turned off and then will eventually go into sleep mode. The small LED light draws such a small amount that it would it would not cause your battery to drain. I attached…

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Answer 3

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. The blue light on your Redarc brake controller indicates the controller is calibrated and is in proportional mode. It would be normal for this to stay on with the trailer connected. If it were flashing any color…

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Answer 4

When a trailer with electric brakes is connected to a vehicle that has a brake controller that brake controller is sensing the draw of the brake magnets by sending back a small amount of voltage on the blue wire. The brake controller also get's…

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Answer 5

The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller part #RED44FR will go into a sleep mode when there is no trailer connected to the tow vehicle. This sleep mode is displayed by a breathing blue light on the push control. The breathing blue light is…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 11

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 12

Hey Jonathan, congrats on the new truck! The Universal Mounting Panel item #331-TPSI-001 is what you'll need to install the control knob of the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item #RED53CR in your 2026 Nissan Frontier SV. It measures 1-8/16" tall x…

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