Trailer Brake Controls??

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 09:59 AM

Trailer Brake Controls??
I need a new one for my truck.....

I am looking at these two
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...=p4506.c0.m245

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260278238679

so which one is better

then I found this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tekon...=p4506.c0.m245

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 11:26 AM

anybody knwo anything??

even if it is to suggest a different one?? the one in my truck 2000 dodge 3/4 ton has stopped working and i need a new one

soembody just help me figure this out

rustysmom · 09-03-2008, 11:30 AM

Go to your local NAPA store. I got mine there for like 99 dollars. Don't bother with ebay, you are not going to find a better deal there. We have the NAPA ones on all our hauling trucks (3) and they work well. Also install them on customers vehicles. We run an auto repair business.

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustysmom

Go to your local NAPA store. I got mine there for like 99 dollars. Don't bother with ebay, you are not going to find a better deal there. We have the NAPA ones on all our hauling trucks (3) and they work well. Also install them on customers vehicles. We run an auto repair business.

do they have the ones I don't have to mess with?? the auto adjusting ones or are they no good??? I am trailer brake stupid

BarnBum · 09-03-2008, 11:40 AM

Personally, I wouldn't buy anything off ebay in regards to my horses safety. I have the adjustable brake box in my truck for my trailer. Got it installed at our local trailer place.

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 11:48 AM

Our trailer place offers both brands of the box I posted for about $25 more... so that is not what I am worried about ... the crazy trailer place ONLY one in my area always tries to sell the most expensive model... installing it isn't my problem my brother is a mechinic and will do that for me

BarnBum · 09-03-2008, 11:54 AM

Mine has a digital read out and I can adjust it when I am empty, both horses or just one horse.

Yeah, I hear ya about selling ya the most expensive one. Been there, got the tshirt and the speech from hubby !!!!!!!!

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 12:03 PM

I hate that I can't find any unbias reviews on them hardly at all... I dont' knwo what to look for or anything

maybe this will help everybody

I want something I don't rreally have to mess with somethign I can enter a number and be done or something that is self adjusting??

I have a 2000 dodge 2500 with the Magnum 2wheel drive, I pull a three horse slant load with three horses and loaded for camping it is circle J steel with glavneal roof ....

dymond · 09-03-2008, 12:38 PM

I have joined a "Trailer Forum" for that very purpose...finding components and info for our new trailer.

Electric brake control was a "biggie".

The Tekonsha Prodigy was most highly recommended !! Especially the new model called "P3".

I bought it off of ebay (recommended seller) and it arrived new/safe/FAST !! Wonderful transaction. Works great, too, we brought home our new trailer with it and you could feel it "braking". Has great upgrades on it over other electric brakes.

Here is a link to the auction / seller I got it from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

I saw the same exact one at a local dealer for $179 plus tax...oy!

rebel beck · 09-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dymond

I have joined a "Trailer Forum" for that very purpose...finding components and info for our new trailer.

Electric brake control was a "biggie".

The Tekonsha Prodigy was most highly recommended !! Especially the new model called "P3".

I bought it off of ebay (recommended seller) and it arrived new/safe/FAST !! Wonderful transaction. Works great, too, we brought home our new trailer with it and you could feel it "braking". Has great upgrades on it over other electric brakes.

Here is a link to the auction / seller I got it from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

I saw the same exact one at a local dealer for $179 plus tax...oy!

This is the best!!!! We bought one before the horses came along and used it for our 31 ft Airstream (Bumper Pull) after much research from lots of folks this one always came up. With 31 ft behind me I for sure wanted it to work.
We now use it with our horse trailer and it is great!!!!!! We also bought ours new off of EBay no problems and saved about $40 bucks.

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 01:23 PM

OK then I am looking at the right ones... hw much is the harness for the P3?? what's the difference between the P3 and v2.6??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.c0.m 245

grrrrrrrrrrr this is so confusing...

Texas Paints N Arabs · 09-03-2008, 04:53 PM

Tekonsha's are good. THat is what we ran in our truck before we bought our newer Ford's which have a built in brake controller.

Dee's Dad · 09-03-2008, 08:10 PM

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ontrollers.htm

Try this site.

PeggySue · 09-03-2008, 09:10 PM

Thanks everybody I think I am going with the P3 at this point tomorrow I may change my mind AGAIN LOL

PeggySue · 09-04-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee's Dad

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ontrollers.htm

Try this site.

Dee's Dad this site is GREAT it is cheaper to get EVERYTHING I need then any others I have found

I called our local Napa and they only ahve the manual adjust ones for cheaper then I can get it online

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09-03-2008, 09:59 AM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	Trailer Brake Controls?? Trailer Brake Controls?? I need a new one for my truck..... I am looking at these two http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...=p4506.c0.m245 or http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260278238679 so which one is better then I found this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tekon...=p4506.c0.m245

09-03-2008, 11:26 AM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	anybody knwo anything?? even if it is to suggest a different one?? the one in my truck 2000 dodge 3/4 ton has stopped working and i need a new one soembody just help me figure this out

09-03-2008, 11:30 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 220	Napa Go to your local NAPA store. I got mine there for like 99 dollars. Don't bother with ebay, you are not going to find a better deal there. We have the NAPA ones on all our hauling trucks (3) and they work well. Also install them on customers vehicles. We run an auto repair business.

09-03-2008, 11:40 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,542	Personally, I wouldn't buy anything off ebay in regards to my horses safety. I have the adjustable brake box in my truck for my trailer. Got it installed at our local trailer place. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

09-03-2008, 11:48 AM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	Our trailer place offers both brands of the box I posted for about $25 more... so that is not what I am worried about ... the crazy trailer place ONLY one in my area always tries to sell the most expensive model... installing it isn't my problem my brother is a mechinic and will do that for me

09-03-2008, 11:54 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,542	Mine has a digital read out and I can adjust it when I am empty, both horses or just one horse. Yeah, I hear ya about selling ya the most expensive one. Been there, got the tshirt and the speech from hubby !!!!!!!! __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

09-03-2008, 12:03 PM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	I hate that I can't find any unbias reviews on them hardly at all... I dont' knwo what to look for or anything maybe this will help everybody I want something I don't rreally have to mess with somethign I can enter a number and be done or something that is self adjusting?? I have a 2000 dodge 2500 with the Magnum 2wheel drive, I pull a three horse slant load with three horses and loaded for camping it is circle J steel with glavneal roof ....

09-03-2008, 12:38 PM
dymond Halter broke Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 165	I have joined a "Trailer Forum" for that very purpose...finding components and info for our new trailer. Electric brake control was a "biggie". The Tekonsha Prodigy was most highly recommended !! Especially the new model called "P3". I bought it off of ebay (recommended seller) and it arrived new/safe/FAST !! Wonderful transaction. Works great, too, we brought home our new trailer with it and you could feel it "braking". Has great upgrades on it over other electric brakes. Here is a link to the auction / seller I got it from http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123 I saw the same exact one at a local dealer for $179 plus tax...oy! __________________ Lu "you are forever responsible for what you have tamed..."

09-03-2008, 01:23 PM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	OK then I am looking at the right ones... hw much is the harness for the P3?? what's the difference between the P3 and v2.6?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.c0.m 245 grrrrrrrrrrr this is so confusing...

09-03-2008, 04:53 PM
Texas Paints N Arabs Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,169	Tekonsha's are good. THat is what we ran in our truck before we bought our newer Ford's which have a built in brake controller. __________________ Horses help take us to a place which we cannot reach by ourselves

09-03-2008, 08:10 PM
Dee's Dad Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 67	http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ontrollers.htm Try this site.

09-03-2008, 09:10 PM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	Thanks everybody I think I am going with the P3 at this point tomorrow I may change my mind AGAIN LOL