Trailer Brake Controller

yogi7615 · May 21, 2011

Who prefers what and why. I just have some cheapo model in my 02 and was looking to upgrade. I only pull about 6k now but looking into buying a goose neck to haul mutiple trail rigs(as in 3 to 4) later down the road.

03-Blue-Powerstroke · May 21, 2011

I have the Tekonsha Primus IQ in my truck and it works very well. I have used it on various trailers all the way up to 14K. I like it because it is so easy to adjust from trailer to trailer and add/lower brake resistance. Also I can take it from one truck to another in a matter of seconds.

http://www.tekonsha.com/content/default.aspx

jwlandry · May 21, 2011

I have a prodigy in mine and i like it alot. You dont really have to set your gains on it like on some of them. I leave mine about 3/4 the way just so it limits the output, the harder you press the brakes the more voltage it puts out to the brakes. Not like the old ones where soon as you touch the pedal it shoots to what you have it set at. These are more progressive.

crowz · May 21, 2011

Ive got the tekonsha P3 and love it. Also makes a hella good volt meter too

yogi7615 · May 21, 2011

Thanks guys

jwlandry · May 21, 2011

crowz said:
Ive got the tekonsha P3 and love it. Also makes a hella good volt meter too

I think thats the model mine is... im not sure though.

Ouch · May 21, 2011

I dont own one but I borrow my buddies Prodigy and if I were to buy one thats what I would get... reason... only one ive used and like it, all there friends have them. Good enough to convince me.

Jake · May 21, 2011

Brakesmart is the way to go. works off the brake pressure for the amount of power to put to the trailer.

ducatirider944 · May 22, 2011

Tekonsha is what I would get. I had one and thought it got fried, so I bought the top of the line Hayes because the dealer I work with quit selling the Tekonsha because price got out in left field. The Hayes is nice, but not what my old Tekonsha was.

BMac · May 22, 2011

I have a P3, for the money i'm very happy with it

Stroken7.3 · May 22, 2011

I have the Tekonsha P3, I love it. The P3 is smooth and easy to use, it also will help diagnose brake problems on your trailer. If you google search the P3 you'll be able to find a good deal on one.

HaysKSFirefighter · May 23, 2011

Ive got a Tekonsha P3 and love it. Much better then the Envoy I had.

Sapps · Jul 18, 2011

Maxbrake!

SoCalPSD · Jul 18, 2011

My truck came with a Tekonsha voyager when i bought it. I like it, I have driven trucks with others but never had different one in my truck. I like it no complaints and i have towed a 36' flatbed with 2 larger bobcats on it.

CurtisF · Jul 18, 2011

Another Tekonsha P3 user here. Never had an issue with it, and it's always worked like a champ.

moose99psd · Jul 19, 2011

my P3 is the best controller ive EVER used.. its worth every penny

yeehaw · Aug 6, 2011

got the P3 in mine, made sure to swap it from my '96 to my '06 when i sold it, no complaints and works awesome

Peroni · Aug 6, 2011

Brakesmart! :thumbup:

nchappy · Aug 13, 2011

been running a Hayes Genesis without an issue for the last 2 years

evo45 · Aug 22, 2011

I have the Prodigy P3, never had any problems with it and it is good for up to four axles. Way more than I will ever tow but just in case I need it I have it! My dad liked it so much driving my truck he bought one too.