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Old 03-16-2007, 06:25 AM
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Brake controller for 98 F150

Noticed that my 98 F150 Off Road came prewired for a brake controller and I'm thinking of purchasing a tandem trailer w/electric brakes.
What brand of brake controller would be the best fit and work the best?

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Old 03-16-2007, 01:11 PM
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I've heard on the forums here that the prodigy is a good one. I have a reese drawtite in my 97 F150 and have had no problems, the controller came from my dad's truck. The controller is about 4 years old and still works great. I may even suggest posting in the trailers and towing forum for more answers from some of the guys that tow a trailer everyday.
 
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Old 03-16-2007, 05:41 PM
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I bought a prodigy last year to replace the cheap one I got with my trailer. What a HUGH difference. Smooth and no more jerking. I paid around $200.00 can.

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The prodigy is the best controller I've ever used. I have a Draw Tite in my truck now. Its not as smooth as the prodigy I had before it
 
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Old 03-16-2007, 06:14 PM
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I have a Voyager, and it works great. Don't get a cheap one, plan on spending over $50 (more like $100).
 
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