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REESE Towpower 8507111 Brakeman IV Digital Brake Control, Small Compact Design

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,688 ratings

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Brake Control
  • 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

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8507111
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Reese Towpower
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017NAH5WK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,689 ratings

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

8508211 78081 8507111 74378 7437711 74642
BRAKE-EVN 8508211 Proportional Brake Control Voyager 78081 Proportional Brake Control BRAKEMAN IV 8507111 Timed Brake Control Pilot 74378 Timed Brake Control POD 7437711 Timed Brake Control BRAKEMAN 74642 Timed Brake Control
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
4,689
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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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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  • Brakeman IV Digital Brake Control
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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    4,689 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, ease of installation, and value of the brake kit. For example, they mention it works great, it's easy to hook up, and it'll improve the performance of your trailer brakes. That said, opinions are mixed on control.

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    231 customers mention210 positive21 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the brake kit. They mention that it works great, the controller works great and that it's perfect for activating the trailer brakes. Some say that the unit is really powerful.

    "...easy to install and I can pull anything with electric brakes and they work good" Read more

    "...It's not flashy and no bells or whistles. It just works well which is exactly what I look for in an item...." Read more

    "Worked great" Read more

    "This has plenty of more power then needed. Works great." Read more

    212 customers mention203 positive9 negative

    Customers find the installation of the brake kit to be easy. They mention that it's a plug-and-play device that works as intended. Some say that the product is simple and easy to use.

    "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

    "Very easy to install and used plug and play right into my vehicle providing you have the right connections" Read more

    "easy install good product" Read more

    "...Super easy installation that took maybe 5 to10 minutes to hook up with the separate wire harness made to connect directly under my dash to my..." Read more

    109 customers mention93 positive16 negative

    Customers like the quality of the brake kit. For example, they say it's a great product, well designed, and has a higher quality feel. Some mention that it looks good and is compact.

    "Great brake controller for what it is intended for. It's not flashy and no bells or whistles...." Read more

    "Bought and used on several of my trucks. Very nice brake controller" Read more

    "looks good and is small" Read more

    "Great product, get the adapter for an easy j stall. Nice adjustments" Read more

    71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

    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. Customers also 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

    39 customers mention32 positive7 negative

    Customers like the adjustability of the brake kit. For example, they say it's easy to adjust and controls the brakes as expected. They also appreciate the simple adjustment by pressing the arrow keys on top. Some say the product allows them to adjust each wagon individually. Overall, most are happy with the adjustable features of the product.

    "...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

    "Great product, get the adapter for an easy j stall. Nice adjustments" Read more

    "...Easy to adjust, and very responsive. I am very happy with this product from Reese...." Read more

    35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

    Customers like the fit of the brake kit. They say it's small, portable, and easy to connect. Some mention that it works great and is portable to use with a Uhaul truck.

    "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

    23 customers mention15 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the control of the brake kit. Some mention that it controls the brakes as expected, while others say that it has a progressive braking and no 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

    12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the error of the brake kit. They mention that it has an internal problem and needs to be replaced. Some customers also mention 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

    Works perfectly with my Jeep Grand Cherokee and Electronic Trailer brake system
    5 Stars
    Works perfectly with my Jeep Grand Cherokee and Electronic Trailer brake system
    I picked up this brake controller to use in my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 with our new trailer.There were many different types even made by the same company, but I didn't want or need the bigger fancy screens and stuff. Plus this unit can be mount sideways, straight or even upside down if I wanted.. Some other units need to be level and straightThis is our first trailer (7'W x 16'L) and has it's own 7k dual axel electronic braking system. Super easy installation that took maybe 5 to10 minutes to hook up with the separate wire harness made to connect directly under my dash to my Jeep.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 city.You can easily adjust strength and also responsiveness to when I hit the brake pedal.I also enjoy having the finger lever right there by my knee, so that I can apply just the trailer's brakes without even using my Jeeps brakes to slow down at times.
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    I picked up this brake controller to use in my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 with our new trailer.
    There were many different types even made by the same company, but I didn't want or need the bigger fancy screens and stuff. Plus this unit can be mount sideways, straight or even upside down if I wanted.. Some other units need to be level and straight

    This is our first trailer (7'W x 16'L) and has it's own 7k dual axel electronic braking system.

    Super easy installation that took maybe 5 to10 minutes to hook up with the separate wire harness made to connect directly under my dash to my Jeep.

    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 city.

    You can easily adjust strength and also responsiveness to when I hit the brake pedal.
    I also enjoy having the finger lever right there by my knee, so that I can apply just the trailer's brakes without even using my Jeeps brakes to slow down at times.
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