Why Isn't Redarc Tow Pro Liberty Brake Controller Ideal for Off-Road Conditions
Question:
I have a few questions. First the post online says that this is not a good option if you go off road and Im curious why that is. Second is, do you know if there is a specific adapter for a 1998 Chevy k2500 or would it have to be hard wired?
asked by: Brad
Expert Reply:
So the Redarc Tow Pro Elite part # RED24FR is a proportional only style of brake controller which for highway use applications is a really great solution since it uses an inertia sensor to detect how hard you apply the vehicle brakes to give the trailer brakes a relative amount of braking. So in off-road situations you sometimes will be hitting bumps and odd inclines when braking which will confuse the inertia sensor and most likely cause it to grab too hard at times which is why the Liberty is not ideal for that.
Instead the Elite version part # RED44FR is better for off-road use as it can be switched between proportional and time-delayed like the older style of controllers that apply a preset amount of braking pressure that ramps up over time.
Your 1998 Chevy K2500 is not pre-wired for a brake controller so you'd have to hardwire the install.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
more information >
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