Which brake controller should I buy?
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I considered a brakesmart untill I saw the price & complexity of the wire adapter needed (over $100) So in went the Prodigy. I wanted the ability to easily change it from one truck to another so it was the best choice for ME. One thing I liked is the simple quick release mount system that it comes with. It is so easily removable that it comes with its own carrying case. Another thing that I like about it is it knows when your going up hill vrs. down & will lead or lag the trailer brakes accordingly. It also has a 'hold' feature when going O mph.
Added bonus--If you have a 2 tone grey interior like I do then the colors match really well as the Prodigy is also 2 tone grey.
I also thought that the more presice control that I would of gotten from the current sensitive (amp reactive) Brakesmart isn't as much of a issue with the extra control I get from an exaust brake in slowing the downhill speed so effectively.
Even though that the Prodigy offers more control than any other controller I've used (very user freindly) I think that the more comlex design features of the other two would have a greater range of sensitivity.
So if I didn't need the easy in and out feature Or have an exhaust brake then the more permanent mounted jordan Or brake smart would have been the way to go.
Added bonus--If you have a 2 tone grey interior like I do then the colors match really well as the Prodigy is also 2 tone grey.
I also thought that the more presice control that I would of gotten from the current sensitive (amp reactive) Brakesmart isn't as much of a issue with the extra control I get from an exaust brake in slowing the downhill speed so effectively.
Even though that the Prodigy offers more control than any other controller I've used (very user freindly) I think that the more comlex design features of the other two would have a greater range of sensitivity.
So if I didn't need the easy in and out feature Or have an exhaust brake then the more permanent mounted jordan Or brake smart would have been the way to go.
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Originally posted by db
I considered a brakesmart untill I saw the price & complexity of the wire adapter needed (over $100) So in went the Prodigy.
I considered a brakesmart untill I saw the price & complexity of the wire adapter needed (over $100) So in went the Prodigy.
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Originally posted by tankeryanker
Hey Top
Whats the cost on a brakesmart controller compaired to the Prodigy?
Thanks
Glenn
Hey Top
Whats the cost on a brakesmart controller compaired to the Prodigy?
Thanks
Glenn
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Looking at buying the Jordan unit but have two questions.
Does the electrical hook into the existing trailering wiring harness adapter (like my old cheapo controller does)?
I read somewhere that you need to unhook the controller if not using it. Is this a matter of just unplugging the wiring harness, and detaching the box from the mounting bracket? What about the brake pedal sensor - do you disconnect it too; and, if so, how easy is that?
Does the electrical hook into the existing trailering wiring harness adapter (like my old cheapo controller does)?
I read somewhere that you need to unhook the controller if not using it. Is this a matter of just unplugging the wiring harness, and detaching the box from the mounting bracket? What about the brake pedal sensor - do you disconnect it too; and, if so, how easy is that?
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Originally posted by nailzsn
Looking at buying the Jordan unit but have two questions.
Does the electrical hook into the existing trailering wiring harness adapter (like my old cheapo controller does)?
I read somewhere that you need to unhook the controller if not using it. Is this a matter of just unplugging the wiring harness, and detaching the box from the mounting bracket? What about the brake pedal sensor - do you disconnect it too; and, if so, how easy is that?
Looking at buying the Jordan unit but have two questions.
Does the electrical hook into the existing trailering wiring harness adapter (like my old cheapo controller does)?
I read somewhere that you need to unhook the controller if not using it. Is this a matter of just unplugging the wiring harness, and detaching the box from the mounting bracket? What about the brake pedal sensor - do you disconnect it too; and, if so, how easy is that?
The difference in operation is quite simple - - no surge to the trailer brakes - - the brakes on the trailer are applied in the same proportion as the truck brakes. If you simply set your foot on the brake pedal, activate the brake light, yet have not yet applied any braking, the trailer will not brake. Jordan holds the brakes on the trailer in the same amount as the truck brakes are being applied on a hill. Everything on the trailer is a direct response to the "POSITION" of the truck brake pedal.
Very smooth operation - - no glitches - - no surprises as I had experienced with my Prodigy.
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