Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
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Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
Item # HA81760
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Hayes Trailer Brake Controller - HA81760
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Time Delayed Controller
- Up to 3 Axles
- Hayes
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Automatic Leveling
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
Power output and braking aggressiveness can be easily adjusted with built-in buttons on this time-delayed brake controller. Includes digital display and manual override. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
- Adjustable power output control lets you select the amount of braking force
- Easily accessible adjustment buttons let you change settings
- Power ramp time setting lets you adjust how aggressively the brakes are applied
- Select a higher setting for harder braking and lower for more gradual braking
- Easy-to-read LED display communicates brake power output, ramp setting, and error codes
- Slide-bar manual override is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
- Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle and trailer
- Current limiter protects vehicle from shorts in the trailer wiring
- Hazard flasher immunity prevents pulsing of the brakes when flashers are activated
- Dependable solid-state construction
- Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions
- No need to mount level - install anywhere at any angle
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
- Plug-in, vehicle -specific brake control adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Dimensions: 5" long x 3" wide x 1-1/4" tall
- Limited lifetime warranty
Built-In Controls for Adjustable Power
Braking Output
During the initial setup process, use the adjustment buttons on the left front of the Engage controller to adjust the braking output. The output control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the output is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes. To view the output setting, press either button and release. The output setting will appear as a percentage on the digital display - from 10 to 99. Use the plus and minus buttons to raise or lower the setting in increments of 5.
Power Ramp Time Setting
To adjust how aggressively the trailer brakes activate, press and hold the minus button until the display flashes, then release. The power ramp time (1-5 seconds) will flash. Use the minus button to cycle through the options. If you want to reach maximum power output faster, select a lower number. To get smoother braking action, select a higher number. When the desired ramp time is reached, press the plus button to select it. You can alter the ramp time setting to suit your driving preferences or to improve handling based on changing road conditions or varied trailer loads.
Manual Override
The Hayes Engage keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar to activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you re cruising.
Quick, Simple Installation
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override.
If your vehicle already has a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, just connect the unit to it. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a vehicle-specific wiring harness (sold separately) to plug into. If a harness is unavailable for your vehicle, hardwiring will be necessary.
See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.
Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, either a 20-amp or 30-amp circuit breaker (sold separately) may be required for installation.
Time-Delayed Braking
The Hayes Engage comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Engage. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. Both the amount of braking power (output) and rate of application (power ramp) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.
81760 Hayes Engage Electric Brake Controller - Time Based
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Customer Reviews
Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed - HA81760
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (81 Customer Reviews)
Power output and braking aggressiveness can be easily adjusted with built-in buttons on this time-delayed brake controller. Includes digital display and manual override. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.by: Mark 06/12/2024
Super easy to install with the wire loom purchased separate
by: Geoffrey 06/06/2023
After one year of use the unit works as advertised but does require some getting used to.When first installed it goes to 25% activation in a total of 5 seconds so I turned it down to 15% and like it better loaded or empty..I prefer a proportional controller over timed but due to shortages at the time of purchase this one has filled the job well..Good price and easy install so will see how long it lasts...
by: Nick 04/10/2024
Easy install and works great. I get all my trailering items from etrailer and have never had an issue.
by: Susan04/20/2017
Shipment was prompt and I received exactly what I ordered. Super easy to install in my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and im a girl. :)
by: William 05/24/2024
Very good company to deal with will tell others about your great company
by: Timothy N.06/12/2019
Nissan Titan pulling a fully loaded 14x7 Cargo Mate Blazer enclosed trailer. The unit was pretty easy to install. etrailer included the proper wiring harness for my Titan. It is not difficult to find the proper brake setting for the load size and not hard to tweak on the fly. This unit worked like a charm while hauling this large load about 1000 miles. So far it has been worth every penny and I got it at a great price!
by: Christopher 05/21/2024
Packaged well, came 1 day earlier than expected. Exactly what I ordered.
by: Erin 02/13/2024
Great. Easy
by: Troy J07/09/2020
Easy to install as I also ordered the wire adapter kit for my truck. Installation was quick and the unit works as I expected. Good investment for safety. Between the phone help with the ordering of the wire adapter kit and You Tube, it took me longer to watch the videos than it actually took to install it.
by: Clayton R.02/09/2015
Hayes trailer brake controller, custom wiring adapter, power cord adapter, andersen camp leveler, trailer leveler. All of these items were delivered in a timely manner and as advertized. Will probably order other items in the future.
by: James06/15/2019
I have not had a chance to use the brake controller yet. I did get it installed today. The installation was easy.
The only thing that I might say is that the set up information was not very clear. It seems like there should be a notation somewhere in the set up about how long the lights are going to flash when there is an OC readout on the unit or how to stop the flashing. Maybe I missed something in the instructions.
by: John 09/16/2022
Good product, easy fitment into factory Ford storage cubby. Small hole in back of cubby made to allow wire harness to pass through.
by: Tevis Laspa06/21/2017
This was a replacement purchase. The original failed at 8 years old. The original started flashing the brake lights every 5 seconds while turned off and parked. Every thing fit back in the original spot. I have not tried the function with a trailer on.
by: Brian 10/23/2022
The website was easy to work with. When I needed help I was able to reach someone immediately and they couldn’t be more helpful. The items arrived earlier than expected. Installation was straight forward and works like it should. I would recommend using etrailer for all your towing and trailer needs.
by: Mark08/27/2020
It’s easy to adjust to get the brake controls. I have a 26 foot filth wheel camper and it makes it easy to stop in the event of emergency.
by: Steve P.09/10/2017
This controller was so easy, mounting it under the dash, put in the 40 amp fuse. And the controller was ready to go. Install time was less than a hour. That included going to the parts place and getting a fuse. I am very happy
by: Joseph07/16/2019
I purchased this item, didn’t read enough to know I needed an adaptor to fit my Chevy Silverado. Cut the wires and spliced them into my Chevy pigtail provided. Thought the item was not working. Called in and was told someone would call me back the next day with instructions. As told, a representative call me and advised me that Chevy has a different color code. After a quick change everything was functioning as hoped thank you e trailer
by: Billy J08/12/2022
this is the best for the money you can buy,I deleted one star because the info on color codes as relates to my 2022 gmc makes it difficult to match color codes with the truck. neither kelsey or gm are great at this identification, particuly in terms of battery/ grounds/ signal /trailer brakes/ etc
by: Kenn07/13/2018
works very well with my 28 ft trailer....easy to install...fit nice in the cuby hole ...with a little mod.... on the lower left side of my dash......looks factory
by: Richard10/01/2023
Works perfectly! Great service.
by: John O.12/24/2015
I love it, I have one in both of my trucks. It works on single & double axle brakes., you can adjust the delay & see what you set it on and don't have to guess what it is on. Very easy to adjust brakes for your loads, there again you can also see what you have it set on also. My neighbor used one of my trucks to haul a load hay & loved it . Asked me to order him one for his truck.
by: Larry01/26/2022
we had used this controller in the past, and the new one plugged right in for us
by: Chad G03/06/2017
Directions were perfect. Never wired a truck for trailer control. Got it right the first time.
by: Nick 12/20/2022
Easy install and works great. No complaints here.
by: Andrew 07/24/2020
Very simple install
Happy with the order
Andrew
7/26/2021
Spot on. Works great.
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Timothy N.
7/15/2020
I have not pulled my trailer since I helped some friends move back in February, but the harness was still working well at the time.