elm_tx
Well-known member
Hey all, I've got more questions and would truly appreciate feedback from anyone/everyone that has an opinion/experience regarding brake controllers.
I heard a high recommendation for the Prodigy - Tekonsha controller. It sounds like a very nice device, but I don't know squat about it in regards to other types of controllers as well as what is are desirable features. I understand what a proportioning valve does for breaks in a street car, but no clue in this application.
I was at a place today that seems very knowledgeable regarding setting up trucks to pull 5er's, (recommended the Reese 16k sliding hitch, which I pretty much knew I wanted), and they did not like/recommend the Tekonsha, saying that they had many people come in complaining about the Prodigy line. They were saying that the Tekonsha has moving parts and could break or screw up if you bumped it, causing the trailer to unintentionally apply the breaks. They pushed for buying their (as they called it) "traditional electronic" brake controller, as they have installed 1000's and no one complains.
I have no experience to make an educated decision here, please let me know what you think.
I will be pulling a 36' New Horizon Ultra 5er with a 2006 Chevy 2500 4x4 HD Diesel Crew Cab short bed.
I really appreciate any and all feedback y'all can give me.
Thanks,
Eddie
I heard a high recommendation for the Prodigy - Tekonsha controller. It sounds like a very nice device, but I don't know squat about it in regards to other types of controllers as well as what is are desirable features. I understand what a proportioning valve does for breaks in a street car, but no clue in this application.
I was at a place today that seems very knowledgeable regarding setting up trucks to pull 5er's, (recommended the Reese 16k sliding hitch, which I pretty much knew I wanted), and they did not like/recommend the Tekonsha, saying that they had many people come in complaining about the Prodigy line. They were saying that the Tekonsha has moving parts and could break or screw up if you bumped it, causing the trailer to unintentionally apply the breaks. They pushed for buying their (as they called it) "traditional electronic" brake controller, as they have installed 1000's and no one complains.
I have no experience to make an educated decision here, please let me know what you think.
I will be pulling a 36' New Horizon Ultra 5er with a 2006 Chevy 2500 4x4 HD Diesel Crew Cab short bed.
I really appreciate any and all feedback y'all can give me.
Thanks,
Eddie