I bought one of these this winter on ebay for around $100 and finally got around to installing it a few weeks ago and using it for the 1st time yesterday.
My trip to drop the camper was only 10 miles but was clear pulling down my driveway that this controller was better than any I'd ever used. The voyage was a lot of twisty turning roads and eventually into the mountain onto about a mile of rutted logging trails.
The proportional control is truly amazing. At a complete stop on level ground my reading was a 0.0 feed to my trailer brakes. No more chirping the brakes because of the delayed release on my old controller when I pulled away from a stop. I can't begin to tell you how much better of a ride it was going through all the stop signs and over the 2 single lane 'hump back' bridges in small town I live.
I used the manual swing arm on the unit to enact the brakes to check to see if it was working properly and it brought the truck and trailer to a nice smooth stop. It wasn't 'catchy' like others I've used.
If you're in the market for a new controller... , in my humble opinion, this is the one you want.
Here are the features off their website.
1-4 axle trailers
Distinct, easy to see LCD display with multiple color and contrast options
User can customize to choose English, French or Spanish display
Allows the user to switch between Electric and Hydraulic brakes
Highly advanced, easy-to-understand, roadside diagnostics
Easy access, "Up-Front' controls
The original "Boost" feature allows for different levels of customized braking
Compact, dash-hugging design
Unique, easy-to-use, clip-mounting systems
Quick disconnect for easy storage; convenient storage pouch included
Limited lifetime warranty
Anyone else here own/use one of these controllers? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Take care,
Lode
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