Every hitch installer I've ever talked to is WILDLY against inertial controllers. My Activator II has worked well in both trucks for over 8 years. Sure, you have to set it on the highway. So what? Normally it's going to be on for over 300 miles on that setting anyway.

 

JMHO, but I really hated the timer based controller I had, which was recommended by the guy who sold me my hitch... It would either skid the trailer, or not provide enough braking. It was hugely annoying, and I wouldn't feel very comfortable doing a panic stop, or using it on slick roads.

Personally I think SOME of the inertia sensing/deceleration proportional are a big step up, but like anything else some of that type seem to be better than others. I've seen some proportional types that seemed to react to bumps while braking with choppy jolts to the trailer brakes...

Myself, I've found I really like the ones that sense tow vehicle brake application and apply trailer braking in direct proportion to what your foot is doing on the brake pedal. If I had to buy a controller today, I'd get another brakesmart, or maybe try a Maxbrake, even if I had to eat cup-o-noodle for a while...

I've recommended the Prodegy to a couple of friends who occasionally tow something lighter than the tow vehicle, and they seem to perform well. I don't know anyone who owns the Odessey II, but it seems to be close in price to the P3 that I've seen lots of positive posts about....

 

im with Jeff. I am not usually on the free way for 300 mi. I am on the high way and around town, High speeds and slow speeds. Often times the brakes are not set right when I need them and constantly messing with the controller is not safe. The brakes should be there when you need them. You never know when you are going to have to stop fast. My work trailer has a flat spot {no tread in one spot} on one of the tires from a good lock up. So it is annoying, unsafe and now it is costing me money from wrecking tires. i need something better.

 

I'd have comments on the Odyssey II, but Southwest Wheel sent me an Odyssey instead. Gonna call 'em Monday.

 

I have used the Tekonsha Prodigy, Tekonsha P3, and the top of the line Drawtite. The Drawtite is worthless in a panic stop, but the Tekonsha's performed flawlessly, smoothly on gradual controlled stops, and aggressively on panic stops. For my money, Drawtite is not the answer. The Prodigy and the P3 are basically the same EXCEPT the P3 can be used with both electric brakes and electric over hydraulic used on some gooseneck trailers.

 

In my experience the brakesmart is much smoother than the tech. prodigy. But I guess it had better be or no one would ever buy one.

 

Thats great. Call me and I will next day air you the correct one.

 

I am loving my New P3 Teknosha. easy to adjust, just "Set it and forget it".
The boost feature is great, when you load your trailer, just hit the boost function and it will help compensate for the heavier load. I am sure MaxBrake and brakesmart are great, but for almost quarter of the price, P3 is great. plus the extra money allowed me to buy air bags.

 

Talked to you guys this morning. Sound like it'll be taken care of in best fashion! Thanks.

 

please give us a report when you test it.

 

I've done a ton or research and now have a Maxbrake on order. Should be here next Wednesday. The POS that came with my truck seems to change the current every time I hit the brakes and since my loads are always changing, (4-6 times perday, everyday) I'm REALLY itchy to put the maxbrake to test...

 

Please post back with a review of the Maxbrake.

 

I'm with Roughstock, the P3 really is a "set it and forget it" controller. Yeah, you've got to play around with it the first time out, but after that you're golden. My trailer has never locked up with it and always seems to be in perfect sync with the truck brakes and that's all I wanted.