Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller For Towing A Horse Trailer With a 2021 Ford F-150

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I am setting up my 2021 F150 for trailering horses. Ive come to the decision that a proportional break controller is going to be the best option. I am not a fan of the bulky look of them on the dash. For that reason this controller is very attractive. When reading the information on this controller is states this is not good if you Rely on the manual override to feather the brakes if you need to reduce sway or if someone cuts you off. What does this mean and how would it affect me when trailering horses. Since I have never hauled I have no point of reference.

asked by: Anna T

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The reason that the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR is not good for the manual override is that when you drive with the controller in proportional braking mode and push the manual override it only allows the trailer brakes to be applied in a light braking scenario. This is often not enough braking force on the trailer brakes if you are relying on them solely. As you are new to trailering and brake controllers I do not see this being an issue for you as it comes more from those that are used to timed brake controllers that require more adjustment in panic braking situations.

As you are new to this, know that the proportional brake controllers are designed to match the trailer braking force with the force that your 2021 Ford F-150 is using to stop the trailer.

To install the Redarc Tow-Pro # RED44FR you will need a Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # 331-TPH-007 to connect to the factory connector that is located behind your dash. Before installing the parts you will need to verify that you are getting power to the power wire in your connector as there are trucks that do not have power to this connector from the factory. If you do not have power you will need the Power Wire Kit for Electric Trailer Brake Controllers # BRK-ELECKIT to power your brake controller.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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It sounds like you may not have wired everything like it should be, particularly the ground wires. Each brake assembly is going to need to have a pair of wires coming out of it, with both having ground wires that are attached to bare metal surfaces…

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If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 4

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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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

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller For Towing A Horse Trailer With a 2021 Ford F-150

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