When I order my new gooseneck trailer, I am leaning towards getting it with electric over hydraulic brakes versus standard electric ones. Looking for feedback from anyone who has or has had the electric over hydro setup, pros? cons? Thanks for the help.
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99 F350 XLT 4x4, Crew Cab, 6spd, DRW 255k and still going strong. DR Edge 2" leveling kit. 5" exhaust. Prodigy TBC. Hideaway Gooseneck Hitch. Rickson LTS 19.5 aluminum rims with 245 70R19.5 Michelin XDE M/S. Cummins 12V powered, with a few mods, SBC DD clutch
2005 F250 XLT, Supercab, V10, 6spd, 4wd, SWB, 4.10 LS
The "electric" part means it works similar to ordinary electric trailer brakes in that it is controlled by an electric trailer brake controller.
The hydraulic part is where it's much, much better than ordinary electric brakes. And like hydraulic brakes on cars and trucks, you might have an option of either drum brakes or disk brakes. The drum brakes are less expensive, but subject to fading when used hard. Disk brakes are much better, and less subject to fading.
The only problem with electric over hydraulic brakes is you have to have a trailer brake controller that is made for your exact brand/style of brakes. The optional Ford factory brake controller won't work on most brands of electric over hydraulic brakes. Ordinary cheaper electric trailer brake controllers won't work. So be sure you have a source for a matching controller before you buy a trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes.
So order the trailer with electric over hydraulic disk brakes and including the matching brake controller and you're good to go.
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My Sierra Blanca is a '99.5 PSD CrewCab hot-rod Towing Machine! BTS tranny; TurboRamAir intake and 4" stainless turbo-back exhaust; DP-Tuner tunes flashed into an Edge Evolution tuner; ISSPRO EV gauges and TTM; AIC; SP-Diesel exhaust brake and torque converter controller. I special-ordered it new and plan to drive it until it quits.
Ive got a Prodigy brake controller, and as far as I know it is ok to use with that style of braking system. The trailer will be occasionally loaded to around 26k, would the electric over hydro disc brake setup be the best choice for me?
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99 F350 XLT 4x4, Crew Cab, 6spd, DRW 255k and still going strong. DR Edge 2" leveling kit. 5" exhaust. Prodigy TBC. Hideaway Gooseneck Hitch. Rickson LTS 19.5 aluminum rims with 245 70R19.5 Michelin XDE M/S. Cummins 12V powered, with a few mods, SBC DD clutch
2005 F250 XLT, Supercab, V10, 6spd, 4wd, SWB, 4.10 LS
Q.) Will the Prodigy® work with Electric-Hydraulic Brakes?A.) Tekonsha® brake controls are designed to operate electric brakes that are activated by magnets. They have not been tested for the use on electric/hydraulic brake systems. Please contact the manufacturer of the hydraulic control unit for their recommendations. Tekonsha
Here is the scoop on the Prodigy brake controller from the manufacturer's website. Apparently they haven't tested them on the electric over hydraulic brakes and don't know whether or not they will work.
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2001 F350 XLT 4X4, shift on the fly, 38 gal fuel tank, running boards, sliding rear window, black, crew cab, long bed, 4.10, automatic transmission, 11,500 gvwr, 20,000 gcwr, 7500 gvw, dual rear wheels, 7.3l turbo diesel, completely stock, 114,00 miles when purchased, now has 125,000 miles, repairs so far: starter, batteries, cps.
2005 Nomad Rampage toyhauler made by Skyline. 11,500lb gvwr.
Ive got a Prodigy brake controller, and as far as I know it is ok to use with that style of braking system. The trailer will be occasionally loaded to around 26k, would the electric over hydro disc brake setup be the best choice for me?
Electric over hydraulic disk brakes are the way to go. . .now all you need is a truck rated for that trailer...
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John
99 F350 PSD CC DRW, BD Tranny, Fan driven tranny cooler, exhaust brake, tranny temp gauge
Titanium 29/34 Fifthwheel
HiJack 21k 4way hitch
400hp 8.3L Cummins powered FL70 is in the works, along with a 20 ton trailer, but I still need something to haul my off road trucks, skidsteers, mini excavators, personal cars, etc...... around with. And I cant afford to buy a crew cab FL70, so its a day cab that will be used more for work and trips by myself or with one other person. I do use the crew cab as it was intended once in a while, and still tow a decent load behind my truck. Im not saying Ill be crossing the scales at a max of 37,100 GCW, but the weights are bound to be up there sometimes. Thats why I want the best braking options I can have.
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99 F350 XLT 4x4, Crew Cab, 6spd, DRW 255k and still going strong. DR Edge 2" leveling kit. 5" exhaust. Prodigy TBC. Hideaway Gooseneck Hitch. Rickson LTS 19.5 aluminum rims with 245 70R19.5 Michelin XDE M/S. Cummins 12V powered, with a few mods, SBC DD clutch
2005 F250 XLT, Supercab, V10, 6spd, 4wd, SWB, 4.10 LS
I have never read a bad thing about elec. over hyd. brakes. If you can float the money I would get a Brake Smart controller. Have also read they are the best. I don't know what they're called now, as I think the name has changed.
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 235k miles and thousands of $$$$ in maintenance and repairs.
I have never read a bad thing about elec. over hyd. brakes. If you can float the money I would get a Brake Smart controller. Have also read they are the best. I don't know what their called now, as I think the name has changed.
They are sold by Dr. Performance and IMHO are best brake controller for what you want to do. I have a 4Star horse trailer that weighs 10K# empty and it is rated to 23K# GVWR. I have had it a few # over 18K# loaded for a large horse show. The truck in my signature had no problems with that load. The Dexter Electric over Hydraulic Disc brakes are superb.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds. Alien-Patrol Customer Service Sucks!
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