Trailer Brakes,Help Me

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I need to install a trailer brake controller in my pickup. I want it to be the smallest unit possible and still bolt on without looking bad, What kind do you guys use?

Thanks Dyarle

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y2k 2500 Ram,Pearl Bronze
4x4, auto, Quad cab
It's Really the wife's truck
NRA Lifemember

 

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I just put on a Tekonsha Voyager trailer brake, about the size of a pack of smokes and a real simple install.

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01' 3500 QC LWB 24 Valve Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel
2000 Dutchman Travel Trailer
1996 Harley-Davidson FLHR

 

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I've had the Tek. Voyager for 5 yrs. . It's tricky to get adjusted right. I'd like to try something else if this one quits. Tekonsha has newer ones that look better. I think their site is tekonsha.com.

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

 

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I have a Tekonsha on my '95.
For my 2001 I chose the "Accupower POD" unit. Very reasonably priced and requires less attention than my Tekonsha. I do recommend it.



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'01 3500 QC SLT, 5-spd. , 3. 54 LSD, Tow Pkg, Camper Pkg, White w/ Camel. (St. Louis) - Mud flaps, diamond plate,
Jacobs E-brake, Gauge Works dual gauge pod, ISSPRO EGT & Boost Gauges. Cobra 75WXST & Firestik - - - Towing a 2000 Cedar Creek 30'camper. NRA Member & Proud of it!!!!

 

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I use the Tekonsha sentinal. I have it mounted to the knee bolster using heavy duty velcro. It doesn't look bad but if I ever want it out I just unsnap it and unplug it. 2 minutes tops.

For size Tekonsha voyager.

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Jim

Patriot blue Y2k 5sp Stealth 2500 (markings removed)QC,SLT+,leather, camper,TT,lsd,3. 54,4x4,hd xfer case,Geno's dual gauge,DD IIM's and boost module,K&N stock filter, Tekonsha Sentinal,Reese 12 hole wd hitch, ARE lid & bedrug liner, Sony 10 disk cd changer.

 

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I use the Tekonsha Envoy. It is a new design. I think it is a little more stylish. I mounted it to the left of the ashtray.

BTW, in the ball joint, do not use the little piece of foam that they supply for friction. It doesn't work. I used a piece of adhesive-backed sandpaper; works great.

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Glen Eaton
2001 2500QC SLT LB 5sp 4x4 Garnet, Line-X, Steel GemTop, Karry boat loader, VDO gauges

 

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Originally posted by Sharkey:
I need to install a trailer brake controller in my pickup. I want it to be the smallest unit possible and still bolt on without looking bad.

<font color=blue> You might want to check the other thread entitled "trailer airbrakes" in this P&A forum - a fellow TDR member (handle Hotshot, posted in the last day or so) has commented upon the OEM vacuum pump assisted air-over-hydraulic set-up and as far as I can understand from the information supplied so far, it may well have the edge over normal electric trailer brakes, plus it provides a very smooth retarding force when applied to the trailer, unlike some electric brake set-ups..... by all accounts!!



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JMc

2001 3500 QC, Sport, SLT+, 24v Cummins, 4X4 dually, Auto 3. 54/LSD, Long Bed, Red exterior w/Agate leather, all factory options, Line-X bedliner & underseal, Grovers, Firestone Airbags, RS9000s, Reese class 5, 60 Gal Aerotank.

 

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Keep in mind all brake controls operate under one of several ways. Most of the newer simple small ones are time delay (Accu-POD) and probably some of the Tekonshas. The other type is pendulum or inertia. This type most closely mimics "the harder you push your brake pedal the more the brake control activates the trailer brakes. Converely, once stopped at a stop light the inertia stops and the brake control stops quits applying the trailer brakes. This is the type Tekonsha Sentiniel uses. We have several dozen trucks in a fleet using this control and for most drivers that do not want to fuss it is the best.

Many issues with electric brakes are blamed on the control when in fact it is poor brake maintenance!

jjw
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