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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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1 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 - 2011 | Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty | RV Cutaway, w/Factory Tow Prep Plug |
The 22290-037 is a wiring adapter that connects an electric trailer brake controller to your vehicle's electrical system. It interfaces between the vehicle's brake system and the brake controller unit, allowing you to control trailer brakes from your vehicle. The adapter contains male terminals and connects via grey housings to either the factory brake controller (if equipped) or the vehicle's electrical system.
Yes. On vehicles equipped with a factory brake controller, the adapter connects to the large grey housing on the back of the brake controller unit. You will need to locate this housing and plug in the mating grey housing from the brake control adapter. Note that disconnecting the factory brake control will display a fault code on your vehicle's message center display.
Yes. On vehicles without a factory brake controller, the adapter connects to a grey housing located on the back of the trim panel directly to the left of the center dash access panel on the passenger side.
Yes. Vehicles not equipped with an OEM trailer tow package may require fuses and relays to complete the output and battery feed circuits. These are sold separately. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the specific locations where these components should be installed.
You will need a trim panel puller to remove the center dash access panel on the passenger side. A flashlight is also recommended to help locate the routing path for the adapter to exit the bottom of the dash.
Make sure the vehicle is off with the keys removed from the ignition. Wear safety glasses and use all safety precautions during installation. Read and follow all vehicle warnings and installation instructions before beginning.
Locate the access panel in the center of the dash on the passenger side. Using a trim panel puller, locate the notch in the panel and carefully pry it out and away from the dash, being careful not to damage the trim or panel. Unplug the housings attaching the panel, being careful not to damage the locking tabs, and set the panel aside.
Carefully pull the grey housing towards the access panel and plug in the mating grey housing from the brake control adapter. The specific housing location depends on your vehicle: on vehicles with a factory brake controller, it is on the back of the controller unit; on vehicles without one, it is on the back of the trim panel directly left of the access panel.
Locate a routing path for the adapter to exit the bottom of the dash. Use a flashlight to shine light up through the bottom of the dash to locate a hole to exit the dash. This will help you determine the best path for running the adapter wiring.
Complete the installation per the electric brake control manufacturer's instructions and mount the unit as directed. Perform test procedures as instructed by the brake controller manufacturer. After the brake controller is installed, plug in all connectors that were not used back into the original housings and snap the access panel back into place.
Do not exceed the lower of your towing manufacturer's rating or: maximum 3 axles with 6 brakes (18 amps). Overloading the circuit can cause fires. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual and the brake controller instruction sheet for additional information.
Yes. When disconnecting the factory installed brake control, you will get a fault code displayed on the message center of the dash. This is normal and expected during the installation process.
Yes, the adapter works on both. On vehicles with a factory brake controller, it connects to the grey housing on the back of the controller. On vehicles without one, it connects to a grey housing on the trim panel left of the dash access panel.
You need a trim panel puller to remove the dash access panel and a flashlight to locate the routing path for the adapter. A trim panel puller is essential; the flashlight is recommended.
Yes, vehicles without an OEM trailer tow package may require fuses and relays (sold separately) to complete the output and battery feed circuits. Check your vehicle's owner's manual for locations.
Maximum 3 axles with 6 brakes (18 amps). Do not exceed the lower of your towing manufacturer's rating or this limit, as overloading can cause fires.
Turn off the vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition. Wear safety glasses and follow all vehicle warnings and installation instructions.
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