Looks like im gonna purchase a 28 foot cargo trailer and looks like im gonna need a trailer brake controller. what are most people using ? and are you happy with it? pro's and cons's are appreciated TIA Karl
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1996 F-350 psd crew duellie,declawed, demuffed,fumotoed, home-made intake, edge evo, post triple pillar auto meter gauges,line-x (10-16-05).Seat mod (11-13-05).on-board air(viair 450c) with horns (Kleinn triple train) (8-21-06).Bilsteins (11-28-06)Upgraded headlight harness.IDM MOD by Matty, SOCAPS member <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />thanks Matt!! more mods to come.
I used a Drawtite proportional controller for 3 years without any problems. I just purchased a Prodigy inertia-based controller this week based on it's wide popularity among the towing community. Unfortunately, I just installed it yesterday, and I won't have a chance to use it until later this week. But if you can wait, I'll let you know how I like it when I haul up to LA and back (~300 miles round trip).
I use the BrakeSmart controller. It is a little bit on the expensive side but if you are going to do any amount of towing it is well worth it. The trailer always stops proportionately no matter what. I have towed close to 20,000 miles with my BrakeSmart in every kind of condition imaginable (everything from sun to high wind to snow and ice). It has payed for itself in the reliability and predictability of how it is going to work when you need it.
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2004 F-250
6.0 Powerstroke Diesel with TorqueShift Auto Tranny
Crew Cab Short Bed
Mods:
Rhino Liner, Westen Bull bar with PIAA 520 Driving Lights, Silverstar Bulbs in Headlights and PIAA lights, BrakeSmart Trailer Brake Controller, Reese 10,000 pound Weight Distribution Hitch, Reese Gooseneck hitch, Viper Alarm System with Remote Start, Bully Dog A-Pillar Gauges(Boost, EGT, and Trans Temp.), SCT from Innovative running 50 hp Tow Tune, Dark Tinted Windows, Passport Escort 8500 X 50 Radar/Laser Dectector, UWS "fifth wheel" tool box, Micky Thompson Classic II's surrounded my BFG All-Terrain 285-75R16 Tires, JVC DVD headunit with XM radio and Ipod hookup, 4-8" inch Memphis subs, Memphis 5x7 components in all four corners all powered by a Memphis Big Belle
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1996 F-350 psd crew duellie,declawed, demuffed,fumotoed, home-made intake, edge evo, post triple pillar auto meter gauges,line-x (10-16-05).Seat mod (11-13-05).on-board air(viair 450c) with horns (Kleinn triple train) (8-21-06).Bilsteins (11-28-06)Upgraded headlight harness.IDM MOD by Matty, SOCAPS member <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />thanks Matt!! more mods to come.
I also have the BrakeSmart controller an I'm very pleased with it. I use the BrakeSmart controller with the hydraulic disc brakes on my trailer. Great combination. Nice smooth braking at any speed.
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Dan.
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... 2002, F-350, Lariat, Oxford White, CC, 4X4, DRW, 172 WB, PSD, Auto Trans, Dana 60 front & 80 rear 4.10 axles, Camper Pkg, Dual Alt's, Off-Road Pkg, Class ? Hitch, Tubular Steps, ESOF, Adj. Pedals, Line-X bedliner, Three ISSPRO gauges, BrakeSmart brake controller, Oilguard bypass oil filter, Heater hose ball valve, Magnefine tranny filter, Magnefine power steering/power brakes filter, Baldwin coolant filter, Reese 20K 5'er hitch, Fumoto oil drain valve, Rancho RS9000X shocks, Centramatic wheel balancers on front & Rear, AIS air filter/intake system, Blue Ox Bedsaver, Truck Covers USA's "rigid roll top bed cover".
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