Best trailer brake controls according to redditors
We found 9 Reddit comments discussing the best trailer brake controls. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 9 Reddit comments discussing the best trailer brake controls. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It's wiring for a trailer brake controller, those two self-tappers above it were holding the bracket for the controller. Pretty common to see in pickups, nothing to be concerned about.
Example of a controller:
http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-74642-Brakeman-Compact/dp/B0016KA9PY/ref=zg_bs_tab_pd_mg_1
Hey! I just installed a brake controller in my 2006 Tunda (First gen). My brake adapter was taped to the wall of the left side behind and to the left of the parking brake.
I bought the adapter on amazon and that Tekonsha brake controller and it works great. I did have to ground one of the wires (You'll see... it's a black one with a loop at the end) I just unscrewed a bare bolt to the frame down there and put it on there. No big deal.
The hardest part was there was almost no room to move down there.
It's plug n play, so good luck! Be sure to test it out before you go on the road! Much different with a brake controller.
Yes, stock hitch. Only added a brake controller (REESE Towpower 8507111 Brakeman IV Digital Brake Control, Small Compact Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NAH5WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ch7gDb5N9N50X) and cable.
Doesn't necessarily come with the receiving hitch and those are like $400.
The brake controller wiring harness is pretty easy to install. I got mine here and there's a video for the install: http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/YWJ500170ABP
Get a Tekonsha brake controller from Amazon and this wiring harness: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NZQIDE/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Finally, you need to get the Rover programmed to have a trailer. That was like $100 from a local Rover mechanic.
I just put in a Tekonsha P3 and really like it. Mounted under the steering wheel by the center vent. Longest part of the install was running the wires to the trailer connection.
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-90195-Electronic-Brake-Control/dp/B000P17NXQ
Sorry, I should have clarified. I am referring to electric trailer brakes, controlled by a brake controller installed in the tow vehicle.
Example
The actual brake itself is a electric drum brake operated by an electromagnet, but I was more curious how the brake controller changes the amount of braking. If it is done via changing the voltage applied to the magnet, could this be replicated in a homemade controller?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012APN3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_elCWAb9962VR7
If it has a hitch it's not unlikely that the harness exists for the trailer brake. Look online. This trailer brake is inexpensive and really easy to use.
Tekonsha 90160 Primus IQ Electronic Brake Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P11SCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_01fuzbSK78AQ6
honestly a trailer brake controller makes sense seeing as this truck was obviously used for a lot of hauling...thanks people.
edit: imagine that....I google "Engage trailer brake controller" and that's all the image results.
https://www.amazon.com/Hayes-81760-Engage-Digital-Controller/dp/B004PGCN3C