Tekonsha Brake Controllers

[Fireman Dave]

Can anyone tell me the differences between the Tekonsha Sentinal, Voyager, and Envoy models? I'm buying a dual axle 27' TT with a GVWR of 7600 lbs. Thanks.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; Forest Green

 

[Guest00]

I have an Envoy. No complaints. I think one or two don't have the manual slider on the front or have a squeeze pad for manual brake application. Mine has the manual slider on the front where you can get to it. I had a Tekonsha on my last truck that had a # led to indicate power to the brakes and a little horizontal spot on the brake unit you had to squeeze between thumb & forfinger to manually apply the brakes. The one time I needed to apply the trailer brakes to straighten the car hauler out after hitting a icy patch I squeezed all over that box with out getting the right spot, darn near lost the whole rig. Now I make sure they have the slider resistor on the front.

make sure what ever you by will control enough braking axels, I went for the most axels, I think 4, that way it will have adequate amperage for a full lock up on the 2 axels I have and some reserve

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2K, 2500, Quad, 4x4, 3:54LSD, A/T, reese 15k 5th slider, EASLEY BULL BAR, WESTIN NERFS, TA's, 9000's, stealth DD2's, DD Boost & elbow, ISSPRO pyro & boost, Turbo Lifesaver, JARDINE 4", DTT VB,TC,TC SAVER and AUX COOLER, PAC BRAKE, MAG HYTECH TP& DC, onboard. Taylor Wing and Gear Vendors on order
pullee #1 26' Arctic Fox 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
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[This message has been edited by JNutter (edited 02-16-2001). ]

 

[Fuzz]

Dave,
Here is a link(if I can get it to post right)
http://campingworld.com/shop/products/index. cfm?type=group&groupID=815

It lists them side by side with dimensions and features and a pictures. If the above link
doesn't work... . It's www.campingworld.com then products then trailers then brakes.
Fuzz

 

[Guest00]

the Voyager is the one I had that was a POS

 

[JohnB]

My Voyager works fine for 4 brakes on a 9000# trailer. I've used this on different trucks pulling stock trailers with good results-simple and inexpensive.

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01 2500,SB, Club Cab, 5spd,3. 54 LS, Bright White, Camel Leather. 01 Sunnybrook 27' 5ver--All Stock

 

[Bob Stephens]

I run with the Voyager and now use the Sentinel. I like the Sentinel because it gives you an indication of how much brake amperage you have set and you can adjust the level (aka sensitivity) from the front panel. I like to adjust my controller to the type of terrain I'm towing in, ie mountains or level. The Sentinel is ultimately adjustable and easy to return to your normal setting.

IMHO, you can't go wrong with any Tekonsha. I've had Reese and Kelsey-Hayes and the Tekonsha is smoothest of them all.

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2001. 5 White 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 Sport SLT+, ETH/DEE, 4. 10 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group. Preparing to add Guages, Line-X, 20. 5 Pullrite Hitch, DEE-ZEE FX Running Boards, Exhaust Brake, ICOM 706MkIIG HF Radio (maybe more later). Pulling 99 Hitchhiker II 30RK fiver and ordering 2001 Alpenlite 35RK fiver.
Ham Call: AF9W/7

 

[sam peterson]

I sell & install the voyager--once in a while we get a bad one but tekonsha hasn't turned down a warrenty yet, some up to 5 years. I like the 9035 model. It puts out a little more power. These are the smoothest operating controllers I have found.

 

[Runaway]

Dave;
I have the Voyager and have had no problems with it. It's been in and out of three trucks so far, and still works just as good as the day I bought it.

vab