Should I Get a Proportional or Time-Delayed Brake Controller

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I have a tandem axle enclosed trailer. Do you recommend a proportional or a time delayed brake controller?

asked by: Rob

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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle brakes whereas a time delayed brake controller will activate the brakes at a predetermined time and intensity once the brake pedal is pressed in the tow vehicle. This can cause uneven wear of the brakes and tires. Proportional brake controllers have to be mounted in a certain orientation and tend to slightly cost more and are slightly bigger, but that has been changing with recent models.

For your 2010 Nissan Titan that has the factory 7-Way I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This is one of the most popular brake controllers that we have and it has received excellent reviews from customers. It is very easy to setup and use, plus it has storable settings for people who have a couple of different towing setups.

This will simply plug into the connector under your driver side dash using the Adapter # 3050-P. I have attached a video of this brake controller and adapter being installed on a 2005 Titan for you to use as a reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Hey Jeffrey, so we have just what you are looking for with the Prodigy P3 part #90195. This controller has an EOH setting to allow it to be used with the type of brakes your trailer will have and is widely considered to be the best controller on the…

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Hey, jay! If you want the most OEM look as possible with a brake controller I would go with the Redarc part #RED65CR. The only thing that will be visible once installed is the control knob and that can be mounted anywhere on your dash. It also comes…

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If your plan was to install a brake controller you'd have to also run the black wire of the 7-Way Adapter part #30717 to the to the positive post of your vehicle battery as well as the ground you mentioned. The Curt Echo part #C51180 that you…

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Answer 4

I recommend a 12 volt car battery rather than a breakaway battery because you may end up needing the larger battery down the road. What you will do is attach a battery box (see link for options) to the trailer frame. From the trailer side 7-Way…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Hello Paragon Builders. To replace the brake pads on the pn 023-341-00 Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake - Right Hand our item #DX69CR you'll need item #bp04-162. For the left hand assembly item #DX79CR, you'll need item #bp04-164. What kind of…

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Hey Connor, since your 2007 Toyota Tundra comes with a factory 7-way the correct kit to install the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty would be the part #RED82CR which comes with the correct harness that plugs in under the dash of your truck. What are you…

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Hey Danny, thanks for reaching out! I recommend using the Curt Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller #C27JR which will plug into your 2024 Mazda CX-50 using the Adapter #C32FV as long as your CX-50 has the factory tow package. I really like this…

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I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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The 2010 Chevy Silverado will have a wire bundle tucked up under the dash, to the left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. The tag should also have the wire functions on it but we have learned that they are as follows: Red/black…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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