F250 Brake Box

Question

Ok, this is my first post and I hope this is not looked at as a stupid question. I have a 2012 F250 PSD with the build in brake control box. How well does this one work and should it be replaced with a fiver that has a max weight of 10,500? It's dry weight is 7,900 and for the trips we plan on taking, close and two to three nights at a time, it will probably max out at 9,500 or less. We have two small kids and work a lot, so long trips will not be there for a while as it has been a long time since I have RV'd and my wife never has but is jumping up and down about it.
I do have quite a bit of driving experience. I've gone coast to coast with forty foot goosenecks, but the trucks used to pull them did not have a factory brake control and the box was installed by the truck owner. I know that my bass boat with surge brakes is a lot lighter and does not use the same system, but the truck does not even know its there. Thanks for any and all advice and if I left anything out all you need to do is ask and I will fill in the gaps.
Rick

vintageracer · Answer

My experience with the 2005 version of the Ford brake controller is that it's the best controller I have ever used. Your trailer is in no way too large for it, I think it's rated to 4 axles. My previous controller was a Tekonsha Prodigy, a highly regarded controller, and the Ford was head and shoulders better.

Brian

jack_diane_free · Answer

I agree that the Ford IBC is excellent. I have had it on my 2011 F-250 and now 2014 F-250. Works flawlessly and is integrated with the truck ABS and works proportionally to the pedal pressure. It also has an anti-sway feature. I set the IBC at 9 and forget it as it will take care of itself. There is no 'grab' like a conventional brake controller, just smooth and easy. Highly recommend it. Now towing a fully loaded 10,000 lb 35 ft TT.

txrick · Answer

Thank you very much. That was the only real thing I was worried about. I had already talked the wife out of a huge fiver that would have been pushing the trucks weight limits, but had no idea how well that controller worked. We should pick up the RV in two weeks or so and wanted to have the truck ready to go before I got there. Dang thing called work getting in the way of all the fun!!!

halmfamily · Answer

IBC is the way to go.  Stops are smooth with no windup on hitch.  Make sure you use the tow/haul mode for maximum towing pleasure. Have fun with you new fiver.

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