who makes the best electric brake controller . and what features should i look for !!


thanks
Gary

 

You'll get alot of different opinions here on which controller is the best or best value, but my vote is for the Brakesmart. It works off the trucks hydraulic brake pressure and is the most accurate in my opinion. It is however one of the most expensive.

 

I have a Jordan Ultima. It is very nice. And proportional (the more you push the brake the more braking force you get).

 

BRAKESMART

 

I have the prodigy and I really like it.

 

In reading all the RV sites, I think the concensus right now would be:

1) Brakesmart
2) Jordan Ultima 2020
3) Prodigy

I have a Prodigy in the storage as a backup to my Jordan - - like the Jordan MUCH better than my Prodigy. Even the Jordan guys that have gone to Brakesmart like it even better than Jordan. You will hear more guys touting the Prodigy - - most of them have never used a Jordan. I have never heard of anyone switching back to a Prodigy after using a Jordan. If you have the money, I think I would bet on the Brakesmart right now.

 

OK you guys, he did say ELECTRIC brake controler.

Now to answer the question
Prodigy is your best bet.
However as others have said, if you want better then go with the Jordan and even better is the BrakeSmart.

OK is off now

 

The BrakeSmart controller involves tapping into the brakeline system (hydraullic) to sense brake fluid pressure. This pressure reading is then sent to the controller which then applys the brakes to the trailer respectivly. At least I think that is how it works. Taping into the brake lines makes me weak in the knees. Especially with ABS. I like the Jordan. It just senses brake pedal travel and knows how hard to "push" the trailer brakes.

 

I'm using the Digital Reese BRAKEMAN. No compalints.

 

thanks for all the input guys !! i think i am really confused now !!!! anyway it gives me something to chew on !!!

Gary

 

I've got a prodigy controller. I had not heard of the jordan until I came on here. The jordan looks to be a little more involved than the prodigy to install. The prodigy feels natural when braking, and easy to adjust. I do not pull a trailer often, when I do its a 7,000 gvw utility trailer.

Doug

 

and that is all i will be hauling with my rock buggy on the back of it !!!

bumper tow

 

Then I'd look at both Jordan and Prodigy's websites and learn about the install and operation of each. I bought my truck used, and it had one of the small, "slide scale" type of brake controllers installed. It just did not feel as good as the Prodigy that was on my '00 while pulling the same trailer and load.

Doug

 

I have had controllers that use the deceleration principal before and was not very satisfied. And while I'm sure the Prodigy is very refined and works well, I went with the Jordan. Any of the modern ones are better than the old preprogrammed types that always apply the same braking current or the timed ones that progressively apply more and more force over time (yuck). I have the Jordan and like the idea that it will apply current according to how hard I press the brake pedal, and can be set to apply the trailer brakes even before the truck brakes come on. Sometimes on high speed down hill runs, where the speed creeps up while coasting along in gear and no throttle, it's nice to be able to drag the trailer brakes a litttle now and then, or at least have them lead the truck brakes a little to help prevent sway. The Brakesmart seems like a very good choice too, but it requires tapping into the truck's hydraulic brake line, and it won't come on until there is brake line pressure. Another small benefit may be that the Jordan control cable is very easy to disconnect when not towing, so it just stays off till you're ready to use it again.

Wetspirit

 

Without a doubt, BrakeSmart. You have to experience it to appreciate it. Yes, it is expensive but then considering what you have invested in your rig and how important good brakes really are, it is a bargain. FWIW.

Casey