Brake Controller Recommendations Please
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From: Laredo
Originally posted by cheff
Tekonsha makes prodigy
Tekonsha makes prodigy
Im sorry.. boy is my face red....
Massey, mine is a voyager as well.... works well installed it, just dont look into it....Tx
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Prodigy, it can handle up to 4 axle trailer.
I like the "boost level" for loaded and then unloaded, no turning the
little **** to slack off on the brake.
I use mine on a 53 foot 3 axle car hauler with 4 cars Gross weight 34,000
American pounds with NO problems.
I also have a Tarasport 48 ft flatbed trailer with vaccum over hydraulic
disk brakes. I can say I really like the hydraulic disks.
IMHO
I like the "boost level" for loaded and then unloaded, no turning the
little **** to slack off on the brake.
I use mine on a 53 foot 3 axle car hauler with 4 cars Gross weight 34,000
American pounds with NO problems.
I also have a Tarasport 48 ft flatbed trailer with vaccum over hydraulic
disk brakes. I can say I really like the hydraulic disks.
IMHO
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From: London, Ontario, Canada
I have a Jordan and love it. A little tough to install, especially is you have adjustable pedals, but once it is in and adjusted, then FORGET IT.
I have been running with mine for 4 years towing tandem 37ft 14,000 lbs plus unit.
Remamber, you get what you pay for....
Best of luck with your choice.
Regards
I have been running with mine for 4 years towing tandem 37ft 14,000 lbs plus unit.
Remamber, you get what you pay for....
Best of luck with your choice.
Regards
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I ran an inertia (Tekonsha) controller and then I switched to a Jordon. I'll never go back.
I could never get the inertia controller to do exactly what I wanted and I was always fiddling with the gain. Too high in the city at low speeds, too low in the mountains. The Jordon gets it right every time with no fiddling.
I love the fact that the Jordon shows the amperage going to the brakes. It is easy to adjust and works very well.
I had an issue with the cable holder on the Jordon. The cable was slipping in the clamp. I machined a tiny sleeve for the cable and clamped the sleeve and now I have no more problems.
I pull a 9500lb 5th wheel. I'll be adding a boat trailer behind it soon. The Jordon will handle 3 axles, but I am wondering how I will balance the boat trailer brakes with the 5er brakes. Anyone done this ?
I could never get the inertia controller to do exactly what I wanted and I was always fiddling with the gain. Too high in the city at low speeds, too low in the mountains. The Jordon gets it right every time with no fiddling.
I love the fact that the Jordon shows the amperage going to the brakes. It is easy to adjust and works very well.
I had an issue with the cable holder on the Jordon. The cable was slipping in the clamp. I machined a tiny sleeve for the cable and clamped the sleeve and now I have no more problems.
I pull a 9500lb 5th wheel. I'll be adding a boat trailer behind it soon. The Jordon will handle 3 axles, but I am wondering how I will balance the boat trailer brakes with the 5er brakes. Anyone done this ?
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From: West Jordan, Utah
Using a Prodogy here because the price was right - around $80 off an Amazon auction. It is vastly superior to the Tekonsha Voyager it replaced. The Voyager wasn't near as good as the cheap Hayes/Lamont it replaced.
Thats MR Hoss to you buddy!
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From: Central Texas
I guess I'll chime in.
In my opinion, the two absolute best brake controllers on the market are the Jordan Ultima 2020 and the Brakesmart. If you have a lot of money to throw away, get the Cadillac of all brake controllers...Brakesmart. It is probably THE best brake controller out there. If you don't want to spend more than $100 to $120, get the Jordan. Both are superior to everything else out there.
You'll see a lot of Jordan owners that used to own a Prodigy controller, but you're not likely to see many Prodigy owners that used to own a Jordan. There's a good reason for that.
In my opinion, the two absolute best brake controllers on the market are the Jordan Ultima 2020 and the Brakesmart. If you have a lot of money to throw away, get the Cadillac of all brake controllers...Brakesmart. It is probably THE best brake controller out there. If you don't want to spend more than $100 to $120, get the Jordan. Both are superior to everything else out there.
You'll see a lot of Jordan owners that used to own a Prodigy controller, but you're not likely to see many Prodigy owners that used to own a Jordan. There's a good reason for that.
Thats MR Hoss to you buddy!
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From: Central Texas
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From: Windsor, Ontario
Originally posted by durasmack
Where is BrakeSmartLessBob???
BrakeSmart are excellent, but I understand they are hard to get ahold of right now...
Where is BrakeSmartLessBob???
BrakeSmart are excellent, but I understand they are hard to get ahold of right now...
