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Brake controller

Question:

I have this type controller and have went from a 4 brake trailer to a 6 brake trailer, will it still work correctly with the extra 2 brakes? Thanks

asked by: Barry N

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite 2-4 Brake Electronic Brake Controller, part number 5100, is only engineered to be able to handle up to 4 brake trailers, two axles with brakes. We do carry several brake controllers that will handle 3 or more axle trailers. You may want to consider a proportional brake controller for towing the larger trailers. The proportional controllers apply the same amount of stopping power to the trailer as the towing vehicle applies by using a pendulum style sensor to brake harder when the vehicle is braking harder. The proportional controllers use the same wiring for installation as the time delayed controllers so switching out the controller will be easy.

expert reply by: Bob G


Products Referenced in This Question

Valley Odyssey (TM) Electric Trailer Brake Controller - Proportional



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52810

Retail: $189.57

Price:  $109.95

Product Summary:

Proportional Controller

Product Specs:

2 - 8 Brakes
Neg 90 – Pos 90 Degrees


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2-8 Brake Electronic Brake Controller by Draw-Tite and Reese - Time Delayed



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5500

Retail: $112.05

Price:  $79.95

Product Summary:

Time Delayed Controller

Product Specs:

2 - 8 Brakes
360 Degrees


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Tekonsha PRODIGY Brake Controller - Proportional



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90185

Retail: $167.74

Price:  $98.95

Product Summary:

Proportional Controller

Product Specs:

2 - 8 Brakes
0 – Pos 70 Degrees


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Valley Journey HD 2-8 Electric Brake Controller - Time Delayed



V52740

Retail: $126.26

Price:  $74.95

Product Summary:

Time Delayed Controller

Product Specs:

2 - 8 Brakes
360 Degrees


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Draw-Tite 2-4 Brake Electronic Brake Controller - Time Delayed



5100

Retail: $87.15

Price:  $69.95

Product Summary:

Time Delayed Controller

Product Specs:

2 - 4 Brakes
360 Degrees


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