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ADLM 06-20-2009 14:09:41 72.156.145.199 3625 Report to Moderator	I posted a few questions recently about hauling my Farmall A. I really appreciate all the responses, you all helped a lot. Right now I am looking at getting trailer brakes working. After a little research, I made a discovery. Since my truck has factory tow equipment, I already have everything I need except the controller. All I have to do is plug it in. I always thought I would have to run the cables and all, but all I gotta do is plug it in. So, here is the question. What kind of brake controller do you guys recommend for a 1998 Dodge ram 1500, and where is the best place to look? I need info on brand names and types. Thanks. [Reply]   [No Email]
charles todd 06-26-2009 17:16:28 205.242.95.140 3645 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   I like Tekonsha. I have several of them. The 1979 has an old type that you tee into a brake line and it controls the rheostat by hydraulic pressure to regulate power. I also have an all electronic unit in my 2001. I agree that you should buy a namebrand unit. I have heard the Pridogy is the King of controllers. Charles   [Reply]   [No Email]
mattofvinings 06-22-2009 18:37:40 198.208.159.20 3634 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   There is a 3rd style which is the Jordan Research controller. It actually measures the brake pedal displacement and applies braking load as necessary. I use it, works great, no other affiliation. I do like the fact that it has a LED to show continuity in the circuit and the ammeter display to show you what's going on.   [Reply]   [No Email]
ADLM 06-22-2009 18:04:42 72.155.236.114 3633 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   I appreciate the info, everyone. What about the type of controller, as far as time based vs. pendulum type? Is one better or more favorable than the other?   [Reply]   [No Email]
soundguy 06-23-2009 07:04:36 12.64.108.117 3635 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-22-2009 18:04:42   I've got a 98 dodge ram 1500 as well. I used a drawtight activator II controller.. was about 100$.. works fine. I also have a cheap hoppy 35$ (then) 50$(now) controller in my 04 f250 work truck.. again.. works fine.. was a simple 'plug and play' setup. IMHO.. 20 years ago.. brand made a huge difference with quality.. bt not so much anymore. I've made several multi-thousand mile trips to fetch tractors with that cheap 35$ controller with -0- problems. soundguy   [Reply]   [Send Email]
cd1 06-21-2009 10:26:34 67.239.42.90 3632 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   the link shows what I put in my truck, I bought it because its a cheapy and I didnt plan to tow often with it. However, I gave it a work out the other day and it is one of the smoothest controls i"ve ever used, including some high end ones. POD control   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dennis Benson 06-20-2009 16:27:55 205.188.116.197 3628 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   Pick one that's easy to use while you are feeling around for it and trying to pay attention to the road. It shouldn't distract you from driving. It should be simple.   [Reply]   [No Email]
DScott 06-20-2009 15:41:11 68.53.15.236 3627 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   ADLM said: (quoted from post at 14:09:41 06/20/09) I posted a few questions recently about hauling my Farmall A. I really appreciate all the responses, you all helped a lot. Right now I am looking at getting trailer brakes working. After a little research, I made a discovery. Since my truck has factory tow equipment, I already have everything I need except the controller. All I have to do is plug it in. I always thought I would have to run the cables and all, but all I gotta do is plug it in. So, here is the question. What kind of brake controller do you guys recommend for a 1998 Dodge ram 1500, and where is the best place to look? I need info on brand names and types. Thanks. The best I have used is the one I have now which is a Prodigy Brake Controller from Tekonsha. It is a lot easier to set and keep adjusted for different loads than the others I have used. Works good.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Welding man 06-20-2009 14:34:29 65.216.168.2 3626 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ADLM, 06-20-2009 14:09:41   Close your eyes and pick one. I have been selling and installing brake controls for over thirty years. Everybody you ask has a different opinion. Personally I have the Hayes XPC with remote on all my trucks, have sold hundreds of them and no problems. They are a good quality control, easy to adjust and reasonably priced.Let your wallet be the guide.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Uncle Ernie 06-21-2009 04:30:24 64.38.157.113 3631 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to Welding man, 06-20-2009 14:34:29   I second the Hayes WITH remote! It is far better to have that remote where you can reach it without having to grope around under the dash at a critical moment!!   [Reply]   [No Email]
ricky c 06-20-2009 18:06:36 71.68.218.234 3629 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to Welding man, 06-20-2009 14:34:29   advance auto and auto zone sells them and i would say get one with a number display so you can set the number for non loaded and loaded trailer with out having to slide the tires on a non loaded trailer.   [Reply]   [No Email]
ricky c 06-20-2009 18:08:29 71.68.218.234 3630 Report to Moderator	Re: Trailer brakes in reply to ricky c, 06-20-2009 18:06:36   also the last one i installed i put in the dash pocket above the drink holder so your leg wouldnt hit it when you get in. ricky   [Reply]   [No Email]