Is It Normal For The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty to Barely Brake When Using Manual Over Ride?
Published 11/18/2023
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I bought the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller. Not sure if it’s just because it is different than my previous break controller where I could squeeze the gain manually to stop the trailer. But with the Redarc if I press the button it does not stop the breaks like my old one. I barely feel it, even with the gain all the way up.
asked by: Marcus S
Expert Reply:
That is the way the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR operates. This is one of the few controllers which only lightly activates the brake output when pressing the manual over ride. Redarc does offer their Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR which allows you to switch to the user controlled mode which will give you more output to the brakes when using the manual over ride in this mode.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Single Trailer Only
- Redarc
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