Is a Proportional Brake Controller that Much Better Than Time-Delayed

Updated 04/19/2018 | Published 04/18/2018

Question:

We upgraded from a 3500 GVWR hybrid trailer to a 4500 lb dry 7500 lb GVWR travel trailer. Our dealer gave us a time-delay brake controller when we bought the hybrid. Is it worth upgrading to a proportional brake controller or will keeping the time delay be ok?

asked by: Stuart L

Helpful Expert Reply:

Proportional brake controllers really are considerably better than time-delayed. If you plan to tow on a regular basis at all it would be a sound investment that you'll be glad you did.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller like we mentioned that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C