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The Tekonsha Brakeman IV digital trailer brake controller provides safety and connection when you need it most. As a time-based controller, the Brakeman IV is a great choice for basic, light-duty towing needs. This compact controller works by electronically connecting your vehicle and your trailer. When you hit the brakes in your tow vehicle, it generates an output signal that ramps up, or increases over a period of time, applying braking power to your trailer at a fixed rate. The Brakeman IV has up-front buttons so you can easily adjust power output, the sync ? or aggressiveness with which the controller applies the brakes, and engage manual override to help you brake safely when an unexpected stop pops up. It also works with electric or electric over hydraulic braking systems, and features advanced internal circuit protection, real time comprehensive diagnostics, and short circuit protection. Because the Brakeman IV is a time-based controller, there?s no requirement that it be positioned in the direction of travel; it can be installed anywhere you like as long as it is within reach of the driver. Plus, the Plug & Play feature allows for quick and easy connection with your vehicle?s wiring. The Brakeman IV trailer brake controller works with1-4 axle trailers, comes with all the mounting hardware needed for installation, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
| BRAND: | Reese Towpower |
| PART NUMBER: | 8507111 |
| WEIGHT: | 0.6 LBS |
| MATERIAL: | PLASTIC |
| BRAKE CONTROL TYPE: | TIMED |
| TRAILER BRAKE WHEEL QUANTITY: | UP TO EIGHT WHEELS |
| BRAKE TYPE: | Electric |
| Diagnostic Capable: | YES |
| DISPLAY TYPE: | DIGITAL OUTPUT |
| HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS: | NO |
| SOLID STATE CONSTRUCTION: | YES |
| CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTED: | YES |
| HOUSING COLOR: | BLACK |
| BRACKET INCLUDED: | YES |
Reese Towpower delivers the towing hardware most drivers reach for: receiver hitches across multiple classes, ball mounts, hitch balls, pins, clips, safety chains, wiring and hitch accessories. Backed by a towing pedigree dating to 1952, the line uses all-welded construction and corrosion-resistant finishes, with custom-fit hitches matched to vehicle make, model and year.
The Reese story starts in 1952, when Margaret Reese challenged her husband TJ to do something about travel trailers rocking whenever anyone walked through them. A few years later he built the first pair of stabilising jacks. The idea was simple and it worked, and it changed how the RV industry thought about trailer stability. From that beginning the Reese name grew into a full towing line covering fifth wheel hitches, pin boxes, weight distribution systems and accessories, and Reese Towpower carries that engineering into the products most owners buy off the shelf.
Receiver trailer hitches anchor the range, offered across the classes needed for everything from a small utility trailer to livestock and job-site loads. Construction is all-welded rather than bolted at the stress points, and each hitch is tested against published standards for strength and safety. Custom-fit hitches are engineered to the vehicle manufacturer's weight specifications for a given model and model year, so mounting points line up with existing frame holes and the finished installation sits where it should. Exclusive paint finishes resist rust and corrosion through years of road salt, and hitches carry a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
No towing setup is complete without the connecting hardware, and Reese Towpower covers it comprehensively. Ball mounts come in fixed, adjustable and specialty forms with a range of rises and drops to level a trailer properly. Hitch balls are offered in the standard diameters and shank sizes, matched to coupler and load rating.
The towing accessories line fills in everything else: hitch pins and clips, locks, receiver tube covers, and safety chains rated to the load being pulled. For most drivers this is where a towing purchase actually begins, and having the whole chain of components from one engineering source keeps ratings consistent end to end.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 - 2009 | Dodge Ram 1500 | — |
The 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1 to 4 Axles Black 8507111 (Part #8507111 70196) fits 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 models. The 2009 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1 to 4 Axles Black 8507111 (Part #8507111 70196) fits the following vehicles: 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1 to 4 Axles Black 8507111 (Part #8507111 70196) is designed to fit the 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500.
The 1995-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1 to 4 Axles Black 8507111 (Part #8507111 70196) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The 18281-037 is a wiring adapter that connects your vehicle's electric brake control system to a trailer brake controller. It acts as an interface between the vehicle's factory brake control harness and an aftermarket or replacement brake control unit, allowing you to control trailer brakes from your vehicle.
No. The adapter is designed for vehicles equipped with an electric brake control harness connector located underneath the dash, left of the steering column, near the emergency brake pedal. The vehicle must have a 4-pin connector that matches the adapter. Check your vehicle's brake control system before purchasing.
The adapter supports a maximum of 4 axles with 8 brakes at 24 amps. Do not exceed the lower of your towing manufacturer's rating or this specification. Overloading the circuit can cause fires.
The connector is located underneath the dash and to the left of the steering column. It will be taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. You are looking for a 4-pin connector that matches the one on the adapter.
First, plug the brake control adapter into the mating receptacle on the backside of the brake control unit itself. Only after this connection is made, plug the adapter into the vehicle's electric brake control harness connector. This sequence prevents incorrect connections.
Yes. After connecting the adapter, you must follow all installation instructions provided by your brake control manufacturer. The adapter is only the interface; the brake control unit itself must be installed and mounted as directed by its manufacturer, and all test procedures must be completed as instructed.
The adapter fits vehicles with an electric brake control harness connector under the dash, left of the steering column, with a matching 4-pin connector. Check your vehicle's brake system before purchasing. Maximum capacity is 4 axles, 8 brakes (24 amps).
Plug the adapter into the brake control unit's receptacle first, then connect it to the vehicle's harness connector. Follow the brake control manufacturer's installation and test instructions.
Maximum 4 axles with 8 brakes at 24 amps. Do not exceed the lower of your towing manufacturer's rating or this limit. Overloading can cause fires.
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