Tow-Pro Liberty or Tow-Pro Elite? Which Redarc Brake Controller for a 2009 Chevy Avalanche?

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Trailer Guys, I am adding a trailer brake controller to my 2009 Chevy Avalanche w/Factory Installed Towing Package. I have narrowed my search to the Redarc Controllers as I do not want something to bang my knees on under the dash. When I plug my truck’s info into your search, you recommend the Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller, but not the Tow-Pro Liberty. However, if I eliminate the Towing package in the search criteria, you do recommend the Tow-Pro Liberty. As I do not need a 12/24 volt compatible system, why the difference?

asked by: Charles

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Expert Reply:

I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED24FR over the Elite item # RED44FR because you get the best functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite can be a proportional brake controller along with a time-delayed one whereas the Liberty gives you only the proportional setting. You will want to use a proportional controller with your towing setup.

I checked with our vendors and even though your 2009 Chevy Avalanche came with a factory installed towing package there is no port for a plug in brake controller adapter. You will have to use the Universal Installation Harness item # RED69FR to complete the install. From our installers tech tips it looks like the wires are already ran but there is no plug at the end of them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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