It is expensive though worth the price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n2. REESE Towpower Brakeman IV 8507111 Digital Brake Control<\/h3>\n
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Even if you are not a professional driver, you would want to have a digital display which is great when it comes to your brake controller. And that is exactly what this particular one will provide to you if you decide to purchase it.<\/p>\n
It comes with a large and clear digital display which is likely going to meet your needs. Tracking the power and voltage which you apply to the brakes of your vehicle will help you to ensure that you adjust accurately while on the road. It also comes with push buttons which adjust the controls making it easier to drive with security and safety.<\/p>\n
It features a compact and small design which makes mounting to be easier. The design which is small will make it easier for you to carry it when the need arises. Its dimension is about 6.5 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches with a weight of about 5.6 ounces.<\/p>\n
It is a brake controller which comes with a lifetime warranty and thus, no need to feel insecure to purchase it.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Lifetime warranty<\/li>\n
- Easy adjustment with the two pushbuttons<\/li>\n
- Can be mounted in any direction<\/li>\n
- A design which is compact<\/li>\n
- Has a digital display<\/li>\n
- Circuit protection which is advanced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n- It resembles old models in the market<\/li>\n
3. CURT TriFlex 51140 Electric Trailer Brake Controller<\/h3>\n
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Though simple, it is a versatile trailer brake controller which is easy to install with a port which is plug and play. If you are a newbie, it is a model which comes with a detailed manual to ensure that, you understand how it operates and how you will be able to do a DIY installation.<\/p>\n
It is a unit which can control up to 4 axles and has an accelerometer inbuilt which will be able to continually calculate the speed at which your trailer is moving and ensure that adjustment which is proportional to the braking system is applied.<\/p>\n
There is a digital display on this particular trailer brake controller which is easy to read whether during the day or at night. If you want to switch between various settings, there is a handy knob at the top which you will utilize.<\/p>\n
This brake controller has several mounting clips which will allow you to easily and quickly install it on your vehicle dashboard. Capable of braking up to 8 wheels, and activating the brake lights of the trailer, this compact unit might be the perfect option for normal use, for those who require something with easy installation and easy to use.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The large knob located at the top to make easy adjustments<\/li>\n
- Easy to install and use for newbies<\/li>\n
- A built-in accelerometer that makes continuous proportional adjustments<\/li>\n
- The display is easy to read both at night and during the day<\/li>\n
- Self-leveling with automatic calibration<\/li>\n
- Limited lifetime warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n- It is incompatible with 7way connectors for LED lights<\/li>\n
4. Draw-Tite Electronic Brake Control 20191<\/h3>\n
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With a price which is reasonable, this particular brake controller comes with various advanced options which will improve your safety and performance of the vehicle. It seems to me to be a reliable device which has a quality that will ensure you that it will not fail suddenly when you require its performance. I think it is going to provide you with all the advantages that you are looking for in an electronic brake control for your vehicle.<\/p>\n
When it comes to installation, it is very easy. With a snap-in mounting clip, you will be able to remove and store the controller when you are done using it. This is a feature which will help you out with basic set up tasks thereby saving you time as everything will be ready for use within the shortest time possible.<\/p>\n
It has a plug and play port for two plug adapters making it easy to find its spare parts. It is the sort of adapter which is easy to find and thus, you will not have problems when it comes to replacing it in case the need arises.<\/p>\n
There is a boost option which will enable you to increase the electronic discharge into the axles of the trailer and stop the car faster than the usual speed. It is a feature which improves the braking performance and increases the overall safety on the road. It comes in handy especially when you are faced with an unexpected situation which can be dangerous in seconds.<\/p>\n
You will find on this brake controller a LED readout on display just in case of an emergency, to enable you to monitor and fix the situation with much ease. It is designed to give you service for a very long time due to the fact that, it features parts that will ensure a long lifespan.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Works proportionally in reverse<\/li>\n
- Suitable for 3 axle<\/li>\n
- Comes with preassembled wiring harness<\/li>\n
- Adjustable dial<\/li>\n
- Very reliable and effective<\/li>\n
- Snap-in clip makes the installation to be easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n- Weird placement makes it hard to reach the screws<\/li>\n
5. Tekonsha Primus IQ 90160 Electronic Brake Control<\/h3>\n
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Though a cheaper model, the manufacturer is one of the leading when it comes to electronic brake controllers. It will provide you with an impressive performance on the road at a price which is affordable. It is a device which I think is worth investing in due to the fact that, it has features which makes it easy to be controlled and improve the brake system of your vehicle.<\/p>\n
If you are on a tight budget yet you are in need of a brake controller, then this might be a good option for you. It meets the basic production requirement in terms of quality which ensures that it is reliable to use.<\/p>\n
The difference in price with the expensive devices might be in the display system which tends to be smaller and doesn\u2019t show as much information as the one displayed on those other models. But the most important information will be displayed. Apart from the small display, the rest of the functions are perfect and on the same level.<\/p>\n
It features a proportional reverse functionality which means that safety is guaranteed no matter which direction you are moving to. This particular feature increases the brake controller\u2019s overall security level.<\/p>\n
You will find this device to be durable, featuring high-end production quality which will ensure that you get great performance.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Inexpensive<\/li>\n
- Easy to use<\/li>\n
- Boost features can be engaged with the push button<\/li>\n
- Plug and play port easy to install at the back<\/li>\n
- Great built construction which is durable and long-lasting<\/li>\n
- Small and compact thus doesn\u2019t talk a lot of space on the dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n- LED is small and thus displays less information<\/li>\n
6. Hopkins Brake Control 47284 <\/h3>\n
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If you are searching for a time-based brake control, then this one could work for you. It has easy to use controls and features which will allow for adjusting of the brake system as you concentrate on your driving. It is a great installation if you have a small vehicle with trailer units. It has the capacity to work up to four braking systems.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There will be no losing concentration with the control system of this particular brake control. It is very reliable and improves the towing experience, making it simpler. It has a vertical manual slide that corresponds to the way you reach for the control. It works with 12V negative ground system and you can be able to mount it any angle.<\/p>\n
Its connection of plugin allows you to be able to quickly install or remove it without cutting or splicing. It is protected from short-circuiting. It has LED digital display settings which will show the percentage of braking power.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- It is compact and no need for leveling<\/li>\n
- It is easy to mount and install<\/li>\n
- Its indicator shows when there is a problem<\/li>\n
- Able to control up to 4 axles<\/li>\n
- Uses 12V to power the controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n- Since it is time-based, it is not as smooth as the proportional trailer brake controllers<\/li>\n
7. REESE Towpower Compact Brake Control 74642<\/h3>\n
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Looking for a time-based brake controller, then this might be an option that you can purchase. It is extremely affordable and will be able to offer you with that extra security that you are looking for.<\/p>\n
You will have to use the slider to adjust the sync on this particular brake control. It is designed to be able to be used on 1-2 axles and comes with all the necessary mounting brackets and hardware. Due to the fact that it features no moving features the way the proportional controller would, it is so compact.<\/p>\n
Though it will not provide you with the linear braking feel and performance of outright braking like a proportional controller, it is still a great time brake controller to consider if that is your taste.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Affordable<\/li>\n
- Compact<\/li>\n
- Anti-lock compatible<\/li>\n
- Slide adjustment<\/li>\n
- Time-based design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n- Not a proportional controller<\/li>\n
8. Tekonsha Electronic Brake Control 90885<\/h3>\n
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Regardless of the terrain, you are driving on, this particular brake control will give you instant braking. It is a system which is designed to work perfectly with the hydraulic and electronic brake system. this means that, you are assured that you will not experience brake failure even when faced with the most challenging situations.<\/p>\n
It is a system which automatically adjusts itself to make sure that, you are saved the hustles of the manual level adjustments. When you are towing heavier trailers, the system will allow you to enjoy more braking power due to the fact that it produces stops in relation to a deceleration rate of your car.<\/p>\n
When it comes to installation, it is very straightforward and thus, you will use the shortest time to ensure that you have DIY installation. It comes with all the hardware you will require during the installation process.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- It is designed to work with both hydraulic and electronic brake systems<\/li>\n
- It can control up to 4 braking axles<\/li>\n
- It is equipped with Boost technology<\/li>\n
- Self-leveling design senses<\/li>\n
- Has reverse battery protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- It is expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nHow The Trailer Brake Controller Work?<\/h2>\n
If you have A proportional brake control brake controller is one which is self-sufficient when it comes to braking once you get it installed in your vehicle. It is more of a sensor than a controller. As you apply more pressure to the brakes of the tow vehicle, it will provide the same amount to the brakes of the trailer which you are trying to tow. You have an option of boosting this by hitting an override or switch but nothing else. Think of the tow vehicle\u2019s braking with the sensing device which is within them as a kind of pendulum; when it swings far from the center, there will be more pressure which will be applied to your trailer brakes.<\/p>\n
For the brake controllers which are time activated, they work differently. You will be the one who has to make the necessary adjustment on them. You will set a pre-determined amount of pressure which will go to the trailer brakes whenever the brakes which tow the vehicle are applied. With time activated brake controllers, braking is normally not a smooth thing. There is normally a very slight time hesitation from when the tow vehicle brakes are applied to when the brakes of the trailer are applied.<\/p>\n
Operating The Trailer Brake Controller <\/strong><\/p>\nNo matter which style of the brake controller you are using, they tend to operate in the same way and have the same objective. They are supposed to brake for a trailer and tow vehicle with the same amount of braking pressure. When it comes to proportional brake controllers, they do this in an automatic way. But for the time activated brake controllers, it is up to the driver to do this.<\/p>\n
Similar braking pressure which is applied on the trailer and the tow vehicle helps in creating smooth braking. That is the key as far as effective, safe braking does not lock up the trailer wheels. When a wheel lock-up when you are braking, it will definitely make the trailer to go out of control to various degrees. That is something that you would not want to experience or even deal with when you are towing.<\/p>\n
Why You Should Use Brake Controller?<\/h2>\n
1. Improve Safety<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong>When it comes to towing a trailer, it is not an easy thing as it may look and there are various safety devices you will need to adhere to. That is why improving the safety of you and your truck has to be the number one benefit of this particular device.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nWhen you are hauling a trailer, it dramatically affects the braking characteristic of your truck. When brake force is applied, a brake controller is able to add braking power through activating the brakes of the trailer. In the process, it adds braking power to the wheels you are trying to control both for the trailer and vehicle making braking easier and faster. <\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n2. Monitor Your System<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong>It makes it more convenient and comfortable to control and monitor the towing system when you are on the road. Most manufacturers include diagnostic and customizable LCD feature that allows you to keep a close eye on the trailer you are towing, the braking system and the cargo.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n3. Extend The Life Of Your Brake Pads<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong>Without having a brake controller, all the stopping power when you tow is done by the brakes on your truck. Apart from this being dangerous especially with heavy towed weight, it tends to place a huge strain on the brake system of your vehicle. Therefore, even if you are towing trailers which are lighter, it will be best to hook up a trailer brake controller to extend the life of your brake pads. This will be able to spread the braking power around the trailer and the car, putting less pressure on the braking system of your car.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n4. Pay Very Little<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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