Which EBC (Electronic Brake Control)
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Which EBC (Electronic Brake Control)
I have 02 150 and looking to buy a 8.5 by 16 ft Snowmobile trailer for my ATV. The trailer ways about 1700 lbs and has one axle with brakes. It will be loaded with 400 - 2000lbs of ATV's and I intersted in learing what kind of brake module may be the best under < $100.00. I just started looking today at Pep Boys and on the web and I seen a few that have what I think is adjustable power setting. Ideally are there modules that automatically adjust to what I am towing. Like a 1500lb setting or 400lb setting. Just curious on what to look for in my purchase.
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Thanks, that prodigy sounds good,. I like the feature of the standard plug in and that it adjusts itself to the weight. IS $130.00 about right for a good one? The oens I have seen are about $70.00 but I didn't pay attention to the features. I plan on keeping this trailer for a long time so it will pay to get a good one.
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Brake Controller
I would recommend a Tekonsha Prodigy. It can be purchased in the low-mid $100s via the Internet. I like it because it applies power to the trailer brakes in proportion to the tow vehicle's deceleration. It an handle up to 4-axle brakes. I am using this successfully with my 5,500# camper, and plan to use it on my just-ordered 11,500 GVWR camper. 
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Before jumping on the Prodigy bandwagan, consider the Jordan Ultima. I had a Prodigy (because everybody else did) that did just OK but the Jordan is a step above for about the same price. No many people have tried both but those that have, prefer the Jordan.
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It works with a thin stainless steel cable that is attached to the brake pedal arm from the controller providing true proportional braking. The Prodigy uses the brake light switch and an accelerometer. Each have other specific advantages but the Jordan is smoother. I really like the built in ammeter as well.
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Does anyone know what Jordan Researches web site address is? I tried www.jordanresearch.com but no luck. This will be my first trailer with brakes and ideally if I could have a controller that works similiar to my truck brakes that would be ideal. What would be really nice is that when I hit the brakes I don't even know the trailer is back there, bucking would drive me crazy. I would have to say that 50 % of my towign weight woudld be the at 2800 lbs, 40% at 2400 lbs and 10@ at 4000 lbs. Based on a 1700 lb trailer and two ATV's that weigh 400lbs each plus gear. So ideally I don't want to have to adjust the controller everytime I get in the truck. If I can get a controller that say at point 1 is ideal for 2800 lbs, point 2 is good for 2400 lbs. etc. that would be perfect.
Other than connecting to the brake pedal mount is there any splicing of wires or is there a connector that is similar to what is on the prodigy?
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Other than connecting to the brake pedal mount is there any splicing of wires or is there a connector that is similar to what is on the prodigy?
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Which Brake Controller.
Chris, you will have to adjust the controller for each different trailer you tow. Because each trailer will have a different ampere draw to achieve the same level of braking. With the Prodigy, you set the controller for a level 6 on the display. Then you tow at about 25 MPH and activate the Prodigy manual control. If the trailer brakes lock up, you reduce the setting slightly (say 5.5) and try again, trying to achieve maximum manual activation without wheel lockup. The Prodigy also has a boost control which increases the sensitivity of Prodigy's internal sensor. Suggest you take a look at the Prodigy Quick Reference Card which you can find at www.danatowinggroup.com That may help you with your decision. Good Luck!