brake controlers
brake controlers
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Certainly not the "only" way to go. There are plenty of others that are plenty good, including Voyager. I'd suggest finding one that is over $60. You can find new Uhaul controllers and similar brands for cheaper, but they don't work very well. Prodigy is nice, but there are other options. If you are spending the same amount of money, I'd go with the Prodigy.
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The best controller would be a BrakeSmart but unless you are towing all the time it would be a little pricey at $450.00. So I would go with a Prodigy thats what I use for a spare.
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Originally Posted by blackhat620
Tekonsha "Prodigy" only way to go.
www.tekonsha.com/prodig.html
www.tekonsha.com/prodig.html
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Car hauler with a single axle? Must be one massive axle!!! If you mean it has tandems with brakes on only one axle you might want to check to see if brakes are required on both, seeing as how Ohio requires 'em over 2000#. Another vote for the Prodigy.
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The Prodigy is probably the best aftermarket controller out there. The only one I like better is the Ford Tow Command, also made by Tekonsha.
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Originally Posted by wiingnut
The Prodigy is probably the best aftermarket controller out there. The only one I like better is the Ford Tow Command, also made by Tekonsha.
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the controller i got will tell you the % of braking power and it has a diagnostic code for get this brake lights out bad wire or a short. when the wife gets back with my truck ill go look and see what kind it is and post back.it only cost like a 100bucks been useing it for 3 years very happy with it
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Originally Posted by wiingnut
I honestly never heard of Brakesmart. Is it a new product? Who makes it? I will say the Ford Tow Command hands down is AWESOME! I don't see myself without it!
Denny