Does Knob of Recarc Tow Pro Only Show Colors When Connected to Trailer

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Does the light behind the knob of the RED44FR only come on when a trailer is attached, or is it on all the time?

asked by: DOUG R

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When there isn't a trailer connected the knob of the Redarc controller part # RED44FR will not show a color but once a trailer is connected it will show blue.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The first thing you want to do is read the instruction manual for your brake controller. Once you have calibrated the device and understand how to make adjustments, it is time to find the best settings based on your vehicle and the trailer you are…

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Answer 2

Like most all brake controllers, the Redarc #RED44FR Tow-Pro Elite goes into a 'sleep mode' after several minutes of inactivity. While in sleep mode, the blue LED on the knob will slowly pulse in and out. When in sleep mode, the…

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For hauling a car trailer, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR is an outstanding option, and the reason why is because it gives you more control over your trailer braking power than any other brake controller. The Tow-Pro Elite…

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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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With the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR in the proportional mode the light on the controller will not always light a full red light depending on what sensitivity the controller is set. The inertia sensor is looking at the…

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Answer 6

Your issue is almost always corrosion on the brake output circuit pin of your 7-way which causes the connection to the trailer to become intermittent. Take some sandpaper to the pins of your trailer connectors and you'll see the problem go away.…

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Answer 7

The #RED44FR is the 331-EBRH-ACCV3, which is the 3rd version of the Redarc Tow Pro Elite controller that was originally only available in Australia; the #331-EBRH-ACCV2 is the 2nd version and has been phased out. They're really mostly the same…

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Answer 8

Active calibration of the Tow Pro Elite #RED44FR occurs with or without a trailer connected. I attached a page I took from the instructions that shows the active calibration for you to check out.

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Answer 9

Yes the Redarc brake controller part #RED44FR can fit your 2021 Ford Ranger with the factory tow package with 7-way and would not interfere with the front end collision system. The 4 trailer brake controller wires are sticking out of the large wire…

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Answer 10

The user controlled mode on the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller part #RED44FR will act similar to a timed-delay brake controller. Therefore, the amount of power applied to the trailer brakes when in the user controlled mode will ramp up…

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Answer 11

The brake controller you are looking for is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR. This is the same brake controller used in the OEM number you provided and will work on your 2021 Ford Ranger with factory tow package. You…

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Answer 12

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…

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Does Knob of Recarc Tow Pro Only Show Colors When Connected to Trailer

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