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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The LED is flashing Blue/Green, what does this mean?
A Blue/Green flash sequence indicates that the unit is in the process of calibration, as the unit
becomes more confident in it’s calibration the Blue will appear for longer. Keep driving and
eventually this will turn to a solid Blue.
Is the Tow-Pro
™
Elite approved to use with the my Electronic Trailer Stability Control
system?
The Tow-Pro
™
Elite is approved for use with the AL-KO ESC and the Dexter Sway Control systems.
Please visit the manufacturer’s website for more information.
How do I change from Proportional to User Controlled mode?
Please see section 3.3.3 of this manual.
Will it work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes?
Yes, please see section 3.5 of this manual.
Can it be mounted in any orientation? How do I set the levelling of the main unit?
Yes, the unit can be installed inside the vehicle at any angle, provided it is firmly secured and in a
location which allows access to the intended remote head location. Please see sections 2.1, 2.3
and 2.4 of this manual for more information.
My vehicle has shared tail/brake lights, will the Tow-Pro
™
Elite work OK?
Yes, the Tow-Pro
™
Elite is designed to operate correctly from both standard and shared tail/brake
lights.
My caravan is 3.5 tonnes fully loaded; Is the Tow-Pro
™
Elite strong enough to stop that
much weight safely?
The controller is capable of supplying 3-axle setups at 12V or 24V inputs up to the maximum
rated braking ability of the brakes. You must also ensure that your trailer brakes are adequate for
the trailer load.
Can the remote head cable be extended?
Yes, the remote head cable is a standard RJ45 network cable and can be replaced by an off the
shelf cable up to 5m in length. If the cable used is longer than 1m however we recommend using
a ferrite bead, such as Jaycar P/N LF1294, clipped onto the cable as close as possible to the main
unit.
Can the braking level of the manual over-ride be adjusted?
Yes, the manual override can be adjusted whilst it is being applied by turning the gain control
knob. For more information on manual override please see section 3.2 of this manual.
Will my trailer brakes work while I am reversing?
The Tow-Pro
™
Elite is designed to apply the trailer brakes whether the vehicle is travelling forward
or in reverse. The effectiveness of the brake application in reverse will depend on the mechanical
design of your particular electric brake system.
I have a 2 axle trailer, is the Tow-Pro
™
Elite suitable for my trailer?
Yes, the Tow-Pro
™
Elite is designed to operate up to 3-axle trailers.
I lost the knob/nut/bezel, where can I get one?
The knob, nut or bezel can be purchased as spare parts from REDARC authorised resellers.
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