What are some of the better trailer brake controllers out there. (no money for Dr Performance so don't bother with that one) The one I have now will display how much power it delivers (and adjusts that) to the brakes but it will not adjust how it uses the power, so I have stops that just easing to a stop I have full power to the brakes.

 

For the dollars you can't beat the Jordan Ultima. The brake pressure to the trailer is regulated by a sensing wire on the brake pedal. It brakes exactly as much as you push the pedal. No jerks, no erratic behaviour. Runs around $130 MSR. There is a new model coming out in about March that is supposed to be even better. If you can wait, I sure would.
Bob

 

I've got a Tekonsha prodigy and like it better than any controller I've ever had.

 

Ditto what they said.

If I couldn't have a Brakesmart, the Jordan Ultima and the Prodigy would be the next two I'd consider (in that order).

 

i also have the prodigy and like it a lot.

 

Another vote for the prodigy, super adjustable, no suprises. Works great for my 32' fiver.

 

Is there one that can remember 2 different levels for 2 different trailers or does some of the braking features eliminate that need?

 

I use a RedLine variable rate controller and I love it. Smooth stops for the horses... easy to install and compared to many of the others fairly economical.
easy to hook up as well......and I trust Redline since they manufactor a large majority of the trailer brake assymblies out there.
http://www.redline-parts.com/pdf2/El...s%20051205.pdf

 

A good controller is so easy to set you don't need to remember anything. And, you will normally touch up the setting pending the weather anyway. Jordan, Prodigy, BrakeSmart - - they are not time based, so each needs to be set for the particular trailer you are pulling for the stopping pressure you want.

If you can't afford a Brakesmart and can't wait for a Jordan, Prodigy is the next best choice. Once you use either a BrakeSmart or Jordan, you won't want to go back to the Prodigy.

 

I agree. I'm thinking I might trade up my old Jordan for a new one and keep the one I have now for a back up.

 

Never used the other controllers mentioned. Very happy with my Prodigy. Works alot better than the Tekonsha Voyager.

 

Teconsha Primus works good for me, its the model just below the prodigy.