Brake controllers

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Hey guys, Looking at the Tekonsha brake controllers. How are they and what are your opinions on them. Which models do you have and what does each offer over the other.

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2000 4*4, 5spd, 3:54, QC, 8foot bed,SLT, Flame REd, Duraliner Bedliner,Tow package, Camper Package, Diamond plating on bed rails, 10 disc sony cd changer,

 

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I have a Tekonsha Commander that has worked well in the past. It is good for 2-4 brakes (1 or 2 axles). I have had one for approx 7 years and had to replace it one time under their five year warranty. Would buy one again in the future. My. 02

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2000 3500 5spd, 4:10 posi, std cab, 4x2, Bright White, Agate, all options except leather and sport package. Dawson 24ft hauling a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger drag car; 360cid auto; runs 10:00 in 1/4 mile. I wish my truck ran this quick! No funds to modify at this time.

 

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I recently installed an Jordan Research Ultima controller. It applys pressure proportional to the braking applied. It also has a brake circuit continuity check light and a digital readout of the braking current. Only has three wires, +12, Ground (-) and the brake lead. Also has a very neat installation kit as you have to attach a small cable to the brake pedal arm. It fits perfectly on the dodge brake arm with all installation hardware. Its a little pricy at $129 but I think its money well spent.
I used to have another brand of controller based on a timed braking ramp. I found myself constantly adjusting for the driving conditions. It would either be to soft/slow for quick or emergency braking (which of course you can't prepair for) or to hard/fast for gradual normal braking. I have heard the brand you mentioned with the pendulum based controller works good though I just like having complete control over the pressure applied. http://www.jordanresearch.com/

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01 2500 QC LB ETH DEE 4x4 3. 54 LSD SLT TOW Fog

 

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Do the Tekonsha and Jordan work on triple axle 5vers or is there another model and manufacturer for this application?

 

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I don't know the model/part number but Kenosha does make a controller for six brake applications.

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2000 3500 5spd, 4:10 posi, std cab, 4x2, Bright White, Agate, all options except leather and sport package. Dawson 24ft hauling a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger drag car; 360cid auto; runs 10:00 in 1/4 mile. I wish my truck ran this quick! No funds to modify at this time.

 

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TomB,

The Jordon supports single, double and triple axle units.

 

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For a few extra bucks get the Tekonsha Sentinel.
http://www.tekonsha.com/frproducts.html

I have run several different brands and styles. This one is the best I have had so far. It is rated for up to four axles. Costs around $80.

jjw
ND

 

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Ditto what JJW-ND said.

 

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I have a Tekonsha and like it. It works better than most others I have experianced.

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Tekonsha Sentinel is worth the $10-20 difference in price. It senses deceleration, rather than trying to time a stop. Try it, you won't be sorry. My truck comes to close to stoping like that 8,800# trailer isn't back there.

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2001 SLT+ QuadCab 2500 4X2 SWB Auto, 3. 54ls Every Option except cab lites, snowplow, & sport pkg. White over Driftwood, Agate Leather. Speedliner. First Diesel.

 

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The Jordan works with 2-6 brakes. I would highly recomend it

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01 2500 QC LB ETH DEE 4x4 3. 54 LSD SLT TOW Fog

 

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Drawtite Activator II is the one for me. works on 1 thru 8 axles. Has 2 diff adjustments, I feel it is the best one available. My truck spends 90% of it life towing.

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1999,WHITE,2500,AUTO,QC,S/B,ANTI-SPIN,CAMPER,TOW,SLT,6CD,CB,B&M TRANS TEMP GAUGE,REFLASHED,3. 5,241HD,CUST PKG 2CG, ARE TONEAU, ARMA-TUFF BEDLINER(don't like, to slippery),rear slider,8way pwr seat,cloth +.

 

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Moving to "Product" forum

 

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Anybody know where I can find a Solid State Brake Controller that uses an Hydralic Transducer that tee's into your hydralic brakes. Far superior than pendulum sensing device.

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Ordered 03-Mar-2000. "D" status 16-Mar-2000. "D1" status 27-Mar-2000. "KZT" status 01-Apr-2000. Truck Arrived Npltwest, Nebraska 05-Apr-2000. Destination Kent, Washington 12-Apr-2000.

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT 4X4 LWB G Package, Flame Red - Camel/Tan.
ETH, 6-Speed, Sport Appearance, Trailer Tow, Auxiliary Rear, Travel Convenience, 4-Wheel ABS, HD Transfer Case, 3. 54 Limited-Slip, Remote Keyless, Vehicle Theft, Driver 6-Way Power, AM/FM w/CD, Sliding Rear Window.

TBA: Rear Fog, Rear Backup Lights, Espar Heater, PIAA 90 Pro Projection Fog/Driving Lights, Horton Fan Clutch, Immobiliser Mystique, ISSPRO Boost/Pyro Gauges, and Turbo Temp Monitor.

 

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jcbrown, you can't use the hydraulic actuated brake controllers with ABS braking systems. An excellant alternative to the old hydraulic style is the Jordan Research, Ultima 2020 controller. This unit utilizes a cable assembly attached to the brake pedal for the purpose of brake proportioning. This system works extremely well! Four Wheeler magazine featured this trailer brake controller in the May 2000 issue (page 92).

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, BD ______ TC and valve body, BD modified transmission front pump and PressureLoc, plus many other trick modifications

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I've got the Tekonsha Voyager # 9030 unit.
It's inertia activated, sense how much your trying to slow down.
Lots of range of adjustment. .

fits perfect in the slot for the ash tray and it's right at your finger tips.
I'm using it on in my 99QC 4x4 2500 ISB.
I'm towing a 28' travel trailer with tandem axles.
My version is good for 1-2 axles. there are version the XP version is for up to 3-4 axles.