What Brake Controler????

Bob Lasko · 10-02-2011, 05:58 PM

What brake controller would you recommend???? I have a 2008 chevy 2500, and tow a 28 foot enclodes trailer.

Thanks,
Bob Lasko

Bob Bender · 10-02-2011, 06:04 PM

I got mine at Wal-Mart 5 years ago and still woorking.

jim powers · 10-02-2011, 06:26 PM

tekonsha prodigy 2 ,easy to install and adjust

Tom Moock · 10-02-2011, 06:28 PM

Bob, 2008 Chevy 2500 should have controller built in dash from factory, if it has trailer towing package.Tom

Bob Lasko · 10-02-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Bob, 2008 Chevy 2500 should have controller built in dash from factory, if it has trailer towing package.Tom

This truck, I did not orderit with the controller,duh.

Greg Barsamian · 10-02-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jim powers

tekonsha prodigy 2 ,easy to install and adjust

X2 on the Tekonsha Prodigy ll

Keith 944 · 10-03-2011, 12:06 AM

i have one i just took out of my motor home (prodigy) i will sell very reasonable if interested.

sc180b · 10-04-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Lasko

What brake controller would you recommend???? I have a 2008 chevy 2500, and tow a 28 foot enclodes trailer.

Thanks,
Bob Lasko

There are a lot of good controllers on the market.
The most important part of the electric brake system is the the magnet and inside magnet surface of the brake drum. The magnet surface in the brake drum should be a flat surface with no grooves or ridges. Machining this surface on a used drum often puts it too far away from the magnet to work properly. It worries me when I hear the brakes are making a humming sound, this indicates the magnets are not properly attaching themselves to the inside of the brake drum.
There is a hydraulic disc brake system on the market to replace the existing electric brake system. This system works off the same brake controller that most electric brake system use. The hydraulic disc brake system can be retrofitted to all existing axles. The stopping is ability is much safer.

FrankM · 10-05-2011, 12:53 PM

I have a Prodigy and would never buy another one. I have a 24' enclosed and a 5th wheel camper I use it on and find it very erratic. It might be related to the Allison tranny braking but the inertia sensor is sensitive. It does adjust easily though, which is the one good thing when alternating trailers.

Jim Wahl · 10-06-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jim powers

tekonsha prodigy 2 ,easy to install and adjust

Put one on the truck and in the RV, then I read the directions that said they have a bracket that you can take it out of one and plug into the other like a GPS ! I didn't need to buy two of them. Oh well they are the best out there right now and I can't believe how much smoother the braking is now! Jim

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FrankM Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: What Brake Controler???? I have a Prodigy and would never buy another one. I have a 24' enclosed and a 5th wheel camper I use it on and find it very erratic. It might be related to the Allison tranny braking but the inertia sensor is sensitive. It does adjust easily though, which is the one good thing when alternating trailers.