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03-11-2008, 06:58 PM
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eBay Motors
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| Trailer Brake Controller & tow ball/hitch
Hello everyone!
I'm in the market for a trailer brake controller and tow ball/hitch for my truck. I don't know what to look for so I'm asking for some basic information to get me started.
I don't own a trailer yet but that will come this spring. I plan to purchase a 20' Travel trailer, and possibly a 20' power boat. Both of which should be less than 7000# each.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks!
EP
__________________ 2007 LBZ 2500HD LT2 CC SB 4x4 Red 
Leer canopy, Aries Oval step bars, everything else stock.
Love this truck....HATE the fuel economy  yea yea, I know it's a truck, and YES I want the same mpg as a Civic 
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03-11-2008, 07:06 PM
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| brake controller
Tekonsha's are good, we have 3 trucks all with brake controllers on them, last one I got I bought it here, go with a more advaced one you'll thank me later Brake Controller
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03-12-2008, 10:33 PM
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| get a prodigy they are the best for the money...
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03-13-2008, 06:16 AM
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| I have also heard the prodigy is the good one.
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03-13-2008, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by loubazooka  Tekonsha's are good, we have 3 trucks all with brake controllers on them, last one I got I bought it here, go with a more advaced one you'll thank me later Brake Controller | I agree. I've had a few different brands but I liked the Tekonsha the best. The braking seems to be very consistent some of the cheaper ones tend to brake a little different some times to hard some times to soft. My horses tend to not want to get in the trailer after you slam them to the front of it a few times. 
__________________  2005 Chevy 2500 4X4 LLY,LT,CC Dean 285/75/R16
T-Bars Cranked to the MAX
MBRP 4" DownPipe Back
Bully Dog Power Pup
Auto Meter Ultra Lite II
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03-13-2008, 09:23 PM
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| Thanks for all the suggestions!
Are most of these controllers, plug and play? I mean, do they simply plug into the harness under my dash?
I don't want to do any special wiring work, so I'd like to buy something that installs easily.
Thanks again.
__________________ 2007 LBZ 2500HD LT2 CC SB 4x4 Red
Leer canopy, Aries Oval step bars, everything else stock.
Love this truck....HATE the fuel economy yea yea, I know it's a truck, and YES I want the same mpg as a Civic | |
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03-13-2008, 09:38 PM
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| The Prodigy is a Teckonsha and yes it will plug in under the dash. Not exactly sure on the 07 but they probably havent changed anything. Why mess with a good thing ya know. They are really easy to install. Directions are pretty simple. As for a ball and hitch. I'd just go to a local farm supply store they will have anything you need. Just get a ball and hitch rated to handle the weight you intend to pull. Some of the balls are rated really low. For use with small trailers I suppose.
__________________ 2005 Chevy 2500 4X4 LLY,LT,CC Dean 285/75/R16
T-Bars Cranked to the MAX
MBRP 4" DownPipe Back
Bully Dog Power Pup
Auto Meter Ultra Lite II
Boost And Pyro on A Pillar
Plugged Resonator | |
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03-13-2008, 11:33 PM
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| The Prodigy plugs in under dash. You might have to buy the harness (pigtail) with it. Its like 10 to 12 dollars. C world sells them. It was so easy to install it. It works awsome!
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03-14-2008, 12:03 AM
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| Tekonsha's are good, I have one and I like it. You have to look at what your buying though a friend of mine bought a fancy, expensive controller and found out later on after alot of BS, that it wouldn't run electric over hydrolic brakes, now that controller has a fancy place above the bench and he got a tekonsha. You also need to be aware of the number of axles your running some controllers only do 1-2 axles. My tekonsha- voyager handles 1 to 4 axles, is easy to install and use, comes with a video on set up, the harness should be already hooked up under your dash (wrapped up) just plug it in, You'll probably have to buy a fuse and put it in for aux brakes, square type, think about 40-60amps Located in fusebox under the hood.
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03-14-2008, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by eprovenzano Hello everyone!
I'm in the market for a trailer brake controller and tow ball/hitch for my truck. I don't know what to look for so I'm asking for some basic information to get me started.
I don't own a trailer yet but that will come this spring. I plan to purchase a 20' Travel trailer, and possibly a 20' power boat. Both of which should be less than 7000# each.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks!
EP | When buying a draw bar and ball. I would only use a solid draw bar and I would over kill on the ball. I bought the heavest rated I could. You just dont know what you might be hooking up to in the future. Why buy twice
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