Which Brake Controller is Better Proportional or Time Delayed?

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Hello, I have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia and will towing a 2019 GE Pro FD travel trailer. Trailer is 19 - 20 feet, weight about 3,500lbs. I need to install a brake controller and wonder which is best, time delay or proportional brake controller. Also which model / manufacture do you recommend. Thank you

asked by: Robert S

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Thanks for all the information! I would be happy to help you find the right brake controller for your 2004 Toyota Sequoia. You are definitely going to want to go with a proportional brake controller. A proportional brake controller automatically adjusts your GE Pro FD trailer's braking based on deceleration of your Sequoia. The brakes activate immediately, there is no pausing like with time-delayed brake controllers.

The best one is going to be the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR. This brake controller has a unique installation method where you can mount the control knob on your dash or console and hide the main unit out of sight. If you do not have the towing package you will need the Universal Wiring Harness item # RED69FR to complete your installation. I have linked an installation video below.

We have a couple of other mounting options for the control knob that can go inside inserts in your dash. This will give you a clean factory look install. The Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob item # 331-TPSI-001 which measures 1-1/4 by 1 inch. There is also the option of using the Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob item # 331-TPSI-002 for the more standard knock-out measuring 1-1/4 by 7/8 inch. I have linked a couple diagrams to show you the dimensions of these mounts.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hi Steve, thanks for the question, and we do indeed have the correct mounting panel for the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma. What you need is the following: - Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR will work great with your Tacoma TRD. It is a proportional brake controller that responds based on your Toyota's deceleration. The harder you brake the stronger it engages your trailer…

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The Mounting Panel #331-TPSI-002 for the Tow-Pro Elite brake controller #RED44FR measures 1-1/4" tall x 7/8" wide. I went out and measured the knockout on a 2017 Toyota Tacoma that we have here on site and found that the knockout should…

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Answer 5

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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I recommend going with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite #RED44FR for towing with your 2022 Toyota Tacoma for a few reasons; not only does it have a totally customized install when you pick up the Adapter #RED99FR and Mounting Panel #331-TPSI-002, but it also…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma with the factory tow package. You will be able to connect the wiring using the Redarc Adapter #RED99FR directly to the factory connector. We also have the…

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Answer 10

Out of all the brake controllers that we offer for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like this controller because the main unit will be installed out of sight behind the dash, while the…

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Answer 11

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 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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