BRAKING NEWS WITH REDARC REDARC have been selling their Tow-Pro range of brake controllers in Australia since 2014 where it has become one of the most popular electric brake controllers on the market being used by people who tow anything from RV ’ s , car haulers , box trailers , horse floats and boats .
REDARC ’ s Export Manager , Mr Craig Herriot , said Tow-Pro Elite sets the industry benchmark for innovation in electric trailer braking technology .
“ It is the only product on the market that offers two types of trailer braking in the one unit ,” he said .
The Tow-Pro Elite electric brake controller was recently named a 2017 Global Media Award winner at the 2016 SEMA Show , additionally it has been awarded a number of Innovation awards in Australia .
To demonstrate to you the features and benefits of the Tow-Pro Elite electric brake controller , REDARC is offering each NATDA Dealer Member a unit to evaluate , free of charge . Simply email REDARC at power @ redarc . com . au to express your interest , advise your member and shipping details ( limited to one Tow-Pro Elite per Dealer Member ).
REDARC also offers NATDA Dealer Members exclusive trade pricing for orders placed on their website . Email REDARC at power @ redarc . com . au to register and receive your website log-in details . Products are shipped from North Carolina and shipping is free to all contiguous US states with low fixed freight rates to Hawaii , Alaska , Canada and Mexico .
To find out more information about the REDARC Tow-Pro Elite electric brake controller , visit www . redarc . com . au / trailer-brakes / tow-pro .
Tow-Pro Elite , provides users with the ability to swap between braking modes ; ‘ Proportional mode ’ which actively calibrates , requiring no user input or levelling and ‘ User-Controlled mode ’ designed for the greatest level of control when driving off-road .
Proportional mode , measures the braking force applied by the towing vehicle and applies the electric trailer brakes to a proportional degree . It is mostly used for highway towing .
The user controlled braking mode is more suitable for off-road towing and gives the driver full control of the brake level .
Tow-Pro Elite features the latest in accelerometer technology and REDARC ’ s patented brake application algorithm , allowing simple installation of the main unit in any orientation and requires only the control knob be accessible by the driver .
“ This overcame the possible intrusion of traditional brake controllers into the driver ’ s leg space and potential interference with lower airbags in newer vehicles ,” Mr . Herriot said .
The dash mounted control knob is compliant with UNECE R21 for installation into head impact zones .
Mr . Herriot said the control knob could be seamlessly mounted in a blank switch panel , an unused area of the dashboard or the center console within vision and easy reach of the driver .
“ Operation is easy with the driver able to adjust the gain control knob to suit the trailer weight resulting in smooth braking for motorists towing heavy trailers and RV ’ s ,” he said .
Tow-Pro Elite will operate both electric and electric / hydraulic trailer braking and is suitable for both 12 and 24 volt vehicles . The Tow-Pro Elite is expected to generate strong interest from the North American market with key industry people in the automotive aftermarket already trialing the product .
HOMESTEADER , INC . ANNOUNCES FACILITY EXPANSION Homesteader Inc . is proud to announce the opening of their 80,000 sq . ft . expansion . The new facility is an extension of their campus that will allow Homesteader to continue to grow with the trailer industry . The new facility boasts 14 production lines with ancillary storage for raw materials . Construction of the building began in the fall of 2014 and was completed in June of 2016 . Production of product began in the fall of 2016 . The facility will increase capacity by more than 100 % prior to its completion . Technology used in the new facility includes complete LED lighting with occupancy sensors to conserve energy .
Homesteader is excited to complete this project and is currently working on a state of the art welding facility in 2017 . With the help of their employees and loyal customers , Homesteader , Inc . continues to grow to meet their customer ’ s needs .
For more information regarding Homesteader , Inc ., please visit www . HomesteaderTrailer . com .
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