REESE Towpower 8507111 Brakeman IV Digital Brake Control, Small Compact Design
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- Digital display output setting, sync setting, brake overload or short connection
- Small compact design, mounts in any direction and no leveling is required
- Can operate up to an 8 braking system
- Advanced internal circuit protection
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : 8507111
- Date First Available : November 6, 2015
- Manufacturer : Reese Towpower
- ASIN : B017NAH5WK
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,917 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
- #1 in Trailer Brake Controls
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
The REESE Towpower Brakeman IV is a smart electric brake controller that mounts in any direction with no leveling required. Its small, compact design and pre-wired plug-and-play feature allow for quick and easy connection to 2-, 4-, 6- and 8- brake systems. This 100% solid-state electronic includes two separate easy push-button adjustment controls (output and sync) that allow for not only different trailer weights (output) but also the speed of activation (sync) depending on your driving style. For easy-reading, the bright and prominent digital display clearly indicates the output setting, sync setting, brake overload or short connection. Smoother braking starts with a sensing device that determines the voltage power being delivered to the towing vehicle’s brakes and assists in accurately adjusting the trailer brakes for city or highway driving. Safety is key, which is why this controller includes advanced internal circuit protection to help prevent damage and is meant for use on 12-volt negative ground systems only..
From the manufacturer
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Price | — | — | $93.99$93.99 | $79.99$79.99 | — | — |
Braking Axles on Trailer | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Proportional Stopping to Vehicle Deceleration Rate | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Circuit & Grounding Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Digital Display Indicator - Shows Power Output to Brake | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Boost Feature Ability for Towing Both Light & Heavy Trailers | ✓ | |||||
Brake Failure Notification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Diagnostics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Trailer Continuity Indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Functions on Low Voltage Brake Signal (2013 - Current RAM) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Warranty | Limited 3 Years | Limited 5 Years | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited 3 Years | Limited Lifetime |
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Customers like the fit, performance, value, quality and adjustability of the brake controller. For example, they mention it's great for smaller trailers and SUVs, works well and is great for the price. Customers are also satisfied with ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on braking.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the brake kit. They mention that it has great features, works very well, and is easy to use. Some say that the small size of the unit works perfect in a small cab and that the trailer brakes work better than ever. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance.
"The thing worked right from the beginning when we hooked up the trailer I've never had a RV before so it was comforting and adjusting it was not..." Read more
"Super easy to install in my 2007 Nissan Titan. Works great" Read more
"...easy to install and I can pull anything with electric brakes and they work good" Read more
"This has plenty of more power then needed. Works great." Read more
Customers find the installation of the brake kit to be easy. They say it's a plug-and-play device that works as intended. Some mention that the brake controller is straight forward and simple.
"Super easy to install in my 2007 Nissan Titan. Works great" Read more
"Installed on a 2014 Silverado. Plug and play worked as intended." Read more
"Very easy to install and used plug and play right into my vehicle providing you have the right connections" Read more
"This is a really good brake controller was easy to install and I can pull anything with electric brakes and they work good" Read more
Customers like the quality of the brake kit. They mention it's well designed, intuitive to set up and use, and a very good quality unit. Some say it'll be one of the best towing brakes they've ever used.
"Bought and used on several of my trucks. Very nice brake controller" Read more
"Great brake controller for what it is intended for. It's not flashy and no bells or whistles...." Read more
"looks good and is small" Read more
"Great product, get the adapter for an easy j stall. Nice adjustments" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the brake kit. They mention it's a great low cost brake controller that works for anyone on a budget. Some appreciate the features and ease of installation.
"...It just works well which is exactly what I look for in an item. The price is right also so it's a no brainer!..." Read more
"First off, great price and ease of install convinced me to buy this for a vehicle that rarely tows, so I didn't want anything fancy or expensive...." Read more
"Very nice brake box priced just right. I think I bought it when it was discounted, but the original price was not that bad...." Read more
"...It is very reasonable priced and works." Read more
Customers find the brake kit easy to adjust. They mention it controls the brakes as expected, has great adjustments, and is fairly easy to adapt to their application. They also appreciate the simple adjustment by pressing the arrow keys on top. Customers say the product allows them to adjust each wagon individually. They say it works well, is easy to set the tension with the manual brake lever, and it's easy to calibrate.
"...It was super easy to adjust on the fly while in different driving situations, like up and down mountains and also for stop and go traffic in the..." Read more
"...in the 06s so I cut the hole out of the stock covering there and she fit real nice...." Read more
"...Easy to adjust, and very responsive. I am very happy with this product from Reese...." Read more
"Great product, get the adapter for an easy j stall. Nice adjustments" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the fit of the brake kit. They mention that it fits well, is portable, and easy to connect. Some say that the brakes are great for smaller trailers and SUVs, as they are not very heavy.
"looks good and is small" Read more
"...Awesome features and control instructions, ease of use. Compact design makes it easy to mount out of the way of shins and kneecaps!..." Read more
"Perfect fit for my 2020 Ram 1500.Used the existing screw on the bottom of dash panel to mount the bracket (no drilling needed)...." Read more
"...It worked great for me. Was easy to use and is not huge as the older models from years gone by used to be...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the braking of the product. Some say it controls the brakes as expected, while others say it doesn't have proportional braking.
"...It also has the manual braking option by pulling the "trigger" over towards you. However, it will only put the max power you have it set at." Read more
"It has done wonders for trailers braking system. I like it" Read more
"...The main problem is the progressive braking...." Read more
"It was very easy to install and controls my electric brakes perfectly. I am very happy with this unit...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the error code that the brake kit displays. They mention that it has an internal problem and needs to be replaced. Some customers also report that the controller started to malfunction and became unusable.
"...Worked for the first month then shortly after I started getting an error code...." Read more
"...So I don’t know if it’s a faulty controller or if this model doesn’t work well with new vehicles ( even though it was recommended for my truck )..." Read more
"...Code meaning it has an internal problem and will need to be replaced. Wondering how long brake controllers are suppose to last...." Read more
"...at the controller and it still blows the fuse, therefore its a faulty controller...." Read more
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