citylights wrote:Do I need a brake controller?
KCStudly wrote:citylights wrote:Do I need a brake controller?
Is there any other practical way to apply electric brakes? A breakaway kit by itself, maybe, but then you are not reaping the benefits of having brakes unless something goes way wrong.
Am I missing something here?
Start by checking your TV. Many newer trucks have tow packages that include brake controllers or are pre-wired/fit for easy installation of same.
KCStudly wrote:Ah. My Ford Escape would probably freak out if I tried that. The way they have integrated the electrical system these days the brake light circuit can't even fire an extra light bulb let alone provide enough juice to apply trailer brakes. Had to add one of those trailer light relay modules, and that failed after just one towing season.
I have just recently been reminded by Sheddie and will pass it along to you, "do it right, do it once", add a brake controller.
citylights wrote:KCStudly wrote:citylights wrote:Do I need a brake controller?
Is there any other practical way to apply electric brakes? A breakaway kit by itself, maybe, but then you are not reaping the benefits of having brakes unless something goes way wrong.
Am I missing something here?
Start by checking your TV. Many newer trucks have tow packages that include brake controllers or are pre-wired/fit for easy installation of same.
Wire the electric brakes to the tail lights and adjust them so that they don't lock the tires up when activated. You get braking assist by the trailer.
asianflava wrote:A brake controller makes a huge difference. Get a Tekonsha, I have the P5 which is accelerometer based. The harder you have to stop, the more it applies brakes to the trailer. It's not an on/off switch.
Rocky5000100 wrote:asianflava wrote:A brake controller makes a huge difference. Get a Tekonsha, I have the P5 which is accelerometer based. The harder you have to stop, the more it applies brakes to the trailer. It's not an on/off switch.
You mean P2 or P3? I don't think the P5 exists
I just installed a P2 and it's great.
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