Brake controllers factory vs aftermarket
Looking at getting a new truck, have seen a lot of brake controller discussions but never anything concerning whether aftermarket brands or units are any better or worse than the factory units from th...
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my 2015 GMC factory controller is amazingly better than the prodigy P3 I had in my 04 silverado. much smoother, better braking, better control.
and if you want manual control it still exists with the factory controller, just like an aftermarket controller.
I had one case where someone merged in front of me then immediately decided to stop without moving to the shoulder. I'm 18,000 combined weight. the truck ABS was screaming, the trailer stayed straight and true, not even a tug on the wheel from the trailer. but the trailer brake were definetly working hard. No way the prodigy would have done as well.
and if you want manual control it still exists with the factory controller, just like an aftermarket controller.
I had one case where someone merged in front of me then immediately decided to stop without moving to the shoulder. I'm 18,000 combined weight. the truck ABS was screaming, the trailer stayed straight and true, not even a tug on the wheel from the trailer. but the trailer brake were definetly working hard. No way the prodigy would have done as well.
