I posted awhile about brake controllers, but haven't bought one (can't decide which to get on my $100 budget)

But the reason for my post is this: Is the controller hook-up from the factory a flat-pin connector w/ 4 pins under the dash by the driver's knee?

 

In my opinion witch one is just a matter of wanting bells & whisles, as to hook up I don'nt know about the newer trucks but normaly you have to tap in the wiring harness, as to the 4way flat that I think that you refur to is a trailer hook up for lites only I think you need a 5-7 way to connect for lites & brakes.

 

My '99 came with the tow package and had a pre-wired square plug under the dash and a seven way plug on the hitch.

 

I clarified my question.

I just want a controller that works w/o killing me or sending the trailer over to the next lane without me. Probably an inertia controller.

 

That's it... should be blue

 

I'll put in my plug for the Tekonsha Prodigy. This is my first brake controller I ever used...no experience with any others. I have no complaints, and I like how it works. The install of the mounting bracket took longer than the wiring which was simple plug & play...total install time was 1 beer & fifteen minutes.
Total cost $99 plus $8 for the adapter harness for a Dodge.

 

Where'd you get it? I've heard a lot of good about that controller.

I'm gonna have to drag my install out if it's that easy. I get scared when things go as they're supposed to my first time around.

 

I second that motion

the teconsha is the best one, my installation was removing an old one and puttin this new one in place, hasnt failed me yet, and works great, easy to adjust too!.. I bought mine off an online sales place.. Quality trailers if im allowed to mention it..

Tx

 

Here....sorry the adapter plug harness was $9 not $8...lol

http://www.rjays.com/Tekonsha/prodigy-01.htm

 

How about a Jordan 2020, it is prortional to your foot on the brake pedal via a cable.

 

Jordan is what I'm putting in mine

 

I heard there are problems with the cable on the jordan's.