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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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I need a good trailer brake. Does anybody recomend a certain type, or are they mostly the same?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Surge, electric, hydraulic, electric-over-hydraulic; what are you looking for?

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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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They are electric brakes
 
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Do you need parts (like shoes) for brakes already there, or are you planning on installing brakes on a trailer that doesn't have any now?

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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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I did a search on "prodigy" here is the link.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...searchid=11977

Prodigy brake controllers are one of the more popular brake controllers.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Guess I missed the word "controller" in his post.

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Steina
Guess I missed the word "controller" in his post.

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I was reading between the lines.
 
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Haha yeah. I just reread that post. I meant to put controller in there. Dont drink and type. Thanks for the responses!
 
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Another vote for the Prodigy.

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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a vote for the P3 Prodigy
 
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I have the Prodigy Voyager for my F350 and 34'5er. Works really well.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Unless he has electric-over-hydraulic brakes, the P3 is overkill and more $$$ also.

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They are just plain electric brakes. Most of the controllers Ive been looking at are around 100 dollars.
 
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If you have a controller connector under your 350's dash, order the plug-in harness if you go with the Prodigy; quick and easy!

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Unless he has electric-over-hydraulic brakes, the P3 is overkill and more $$$ also.

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I found mine on craigslist for $60.... not bad, huh? put it in my '99 F-150 to tow a 15ft vintage TT.
 
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