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Old 05-18-2010, 03:18 PM   #1
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Question Re: Trailer brakes

Not to highjack the thread but what electric controler would you recommend for the open trailer above and why? I am in the same situation and I am looking to update.
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Old 05-18-2010, 04:03 PM   #2
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

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I upgraded to a Tekonsha Prodigy Controller. It works great. Hell it even tells you if you are connected or not, or if you have a short in the system.. They even have a high model that has a LCD screen.
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Old 05-18-2010, 06:26 PM   #3
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

I have and perfer the 4 wheel electric brakes, when towing my open
car trailer empty I can turn down the controller to slight or no trailer
brakes since mine has a tendency to lock the trailer brakes when
the trailer is empty. But then I tow with a Ford F350 diesel 4x4 with
4 wheel disc brakes.

The only time I have towed a open car trailer with surge brakes was
back in the 80's and when the trailer was empty it would smoke the
trailer tires coming to a stop sign. With the car on the trailer no problems.
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Old 05-18-2010, 07:13 PM   #4
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

when i bought my 18 footer, 1992 models didn't have to have 2 axle brakes but 93's did.
if i had to do it again, i'd go to 2 axle brakes

i use a Tekonsha controller but it's not a prodigy (i forget which model)
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Old 05-18-2010, 08:07 PM   #5
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

Robert,
The only thing that I can add to what Steve told ya, is go with the controller for three axles. That way you won't have to get another one down the road ( like I did ) when you get a bigger trailer...........
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Old 05-18-2010, 11:57 PM   #6
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

Looking for info on trailer brakes I ran across this ! Go on down the page to the pictures !
I think trailer brakes might have helped him prevent some damage....:-)
Not to mention some more or stronger tiedowns....

http://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-t...ge-brakes.html

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Old 05-19-2010, 01:38 PM   #7
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Default Re: Trailer brakes

Good advise everyone...Brakes on both axles are the best especially with a "lighter duty" pick-up. Hydraulic brakes are good ...but, do add a ton of tongue weight. The "stance" (level) or ball hight is critical as well and to prevent sway the trailer should be a 60/40 ratio. Any U-Haul Center or uhaul.com has several brake controlers listed / available.
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