Proportional Brake Controller Recommendation for Motorhome with Air Brakes

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What proportional brake controller is recommended for a motorhome with air brakes and a 2 axle flatbed trailer with electric brakes?

asked by: Marty J

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I really like the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED52VR as it's proportional like you mentioned, is compatible with vehicles that have air brakes, and it only puts a small knob on the dash of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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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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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You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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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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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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Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Yes, when installing the knob for the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR you will want to remove any extra material behind the insert. I am happy the video was able to help you out. I have linked a couple of pictures from the video…

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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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I really like the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part #RED52VR as it's proportional like you mentioned, is compatible with vehicles that have air brakes, and it only puts a small knob on the dash of the vehicle.

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Answer 11

Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED52VR will fit your 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71. Sometimes our fitguide lists things this way when there isn't a custom wiring harness available. Rest assured, this will fit your truck and any other…

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