skynyrd

hey guys i'm looking at getting a trailer brake controller to install in my truck i want to be able to pull up to a three axel trailor with no problems and i would like to see if i can't find a smaller unit that i can install in my ash try or something like that. thanks ahead of time for your suggestions.

getblown5.9

we all have tekonsha voyagers and have good luck with them, they arent so small tho, they have to be mounted at a certain angle tho, not something you can just stick in the ash tray loosely

Jeff in TD

Generally, I think you will hear that the three best (in order) are the Brakesmart, the Jordan Ultima, and the Technocia Prodegy.

The Brakesmart uses a solid state fluid pressure sensor that doesn't displace fluid so it works with anti-lock and proportioning valve systems but it's not small, and its expensive. The Jordan uses a linkage to measure movement of the brake pedal, and they are less expensive than the brakesmart and said to be much smoother than any of the deceleration sensing controllers. The Prodegy is generally considered the best among the deceleration proportional type...

Stay away from any of the timer based controllers.

jrussell

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...archid=1006296

There's only about 43 of these threads already.

iflych52

Here is how I mounted my prodigy

Road Traveler

I have gone throw several through the years and the only one that I have found that will go the distance is the tekonsha brand. You can go from mild to wild on which style you want but in general they make an awsome product!

annabelle

Prodigy...... easy install.

bentwings

Prodigy hands down. I installed mine just to the left of the ash tray at about 45* angle. Works great.

br6ad

I would say any tekonsha product. They actually stand behind their product 100%. I'm sold on them forever!

AEmedic

This informative link does not seem to work...

Road Traveler

Yeap they are awsome! Even the people that sell their products are very nice as well. I will never use anything else!

Lost Lake

That is exactly where mine is also. It's like that slot was made to hold the Prodigy.. Nice and snug and right where you can see it and reach it. No more knee whacking either!

jrussell

That's the same place I put mine, but it's in there a little further...







As for the informative link, just use the search button and you will find them all! I'll try and post the link again. There are 427 threads that come up when you search for "+best +brake +controller"...

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...archid=1011718

92DuallyCTD

...Prodigy...ditto

Spooler

I just got my Brakesmart in today. I will try to install it in the next couple of days and post the results. It is the cats meow of brake controllers but it's a bit pricey. Can't wait.