Using Electric Trailer Brake Controller and Tuson Electronic Sway Control Simultaneously

Updated 05/09/2018 | Published 05/07/2018

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Tuson Trailer Sway Control System - Electronic - Up to 4 Axles

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Question:

hi , i have a home made camper with electric brakes , but only connected to the brake away box , i do not have a brake controller , do i need to install a brake controller for the hayes sway master to work ?

asked by: Jorge M

Expert Reply:

If you have a trailer that requires brakes and sway control it is wise to additionally use a brake controller as the electronic sway controller is not a brake controller so it won't apply brakes unless there is sway. When using the Tuson Electronic Sway Control System for Electric Trailer Brakes # 335TSC-1000 the use of an aftermarket brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 is not only possible but necessary.

If you are looking for a brake controller that does not require a separate connection in your vehicle and that is the reason why you were looking at the electronic sway contol, you can use the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # TK27FR instead which will have a remote that is wirelessly connected and powered with a 12V accessory.

expert reply by: Jason S