Thread: what electric brake controller?

Originally Posted by ytt105

If you want to turn the Redarc to manual mode, say when going down steep hills, you have to stop before you can change the unit.

Not with the latest Elite version, Trevor. You simply push the button.

Originally Posted by ytt105

If you want to turn the Redarc to manual mode, say when going down steep hills, you have to stop before you can change the unit.

I don't agree that it looks like a toy, but I do like the look of at least $100.

And I don't hate the Redarc, just think there's better value out there.

I have used the Redarc. One vehicle had it fitted when I bought it.
I didn't replace it. It was fine. Worked well.
But when I had to upgrade the present vehicle it was back to the IQ at much less money.

Regards
Trevor

Is this what you’re referring to?

Change Modes On Your Tow-Pro

Any why would you need to? Sorry, I just get in, set the need level of braking for the load, then drive If I want to brake the trailer and not me, I press the button to apply the brakes.

I'll throw a vote in for the Tekonsha prodigy P3, got a few of them and they work well, lots of settings which is either good or bad depending on the operator.

Originally Posted by discomatt69

Why are people claiming you have to stop to adjust a redarc ?
I have towed 1000’’s of km and never needed to stop to adjust it and have adjusted it 100’s of times to suit the conditions on the fly, it also works an absolute treat so a bit confused on why the hate from a few

People like to hate success stories, like Maccas when all they are doing is putting some meat between some fresh buttered buns.....oh, hang on I think that might be what MJ got in trouble for.

I'm not talking about the manual push button that can be used at any time.

I'm referring to the instructions that have been linked.

My understanding is that this is still required to enter into manual mode.

The advantage of manual mode is that in some instances, like slippery, down steep hills it can be better to have the van brake heavier and earlier than the vehicle.

Basically, the proportional aspect of the braking is cancelled.

Try it some time.

Regards
Trevor

I'm running out of popcorn,

Had all three mentioned in the thread in different vehicles
The tow pro elite is in my territory and for 98% of the time it is excellent but the 2% when it isn’t, it can be a real problem child imho

The tekonsha p3 are excellent if you know all the settings off the top of your head and I found it excellent when I had my head around it. The D3 has one in it so I’ll be getting familiar with it again soon


To be frank I never had any problems with the cheaper tekonsha units apart from the current drain

folks those who have fitted the Redarc tow-pro elite where did you mount the control knob and the EBC itself?

Also where did you tap in for the brake light wire, yes I did read the sticky and I was still not sure.
thanks