Timed vs inertia brake controllers
Our TV has a Reese sumthin sumthin timed brake controller, for use on up to 4 axle trailers. Are we destined to crash and burn due to not having the other style?
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LOL.. I'm still running an old Tekonsha Voyager. Very satisfied with it too. I understand its shortcomings and know how to work the controller. So far, I am very happy with it.
Simple FACT of the matter is that they ALL are mechanical devices, subject to failure, subject to Murphy's law.
When I first got into towing I stayed away from Prodigy, specifically because it seemed like every other day someone was posting about their Prodigy shorting out and Tekonsha sending them replacements. I actually went with a timed Hayes unit.. believe it or not that control worked fine. I would back off the gain in slow traffic and add more aggressive gain on the highway. Moved from the timed unit to a pendulum based Primus control. It was OK but not great. New truck had a timed brake control that was miserable... so I replaced it with my current Voyager.
To me, this is the perfect controller... It works for us... never an issue with it and super easy to set slightly aggressive (no boost button, etc. etc.) The simple light on the Voyager really is a nice design. If I see the green light I'm connected, no light, no connection, turns from green to orange to red depending on the proportional control.
I would probably choose a Jordan if they still made them or I could find an affordable NOS specimen. I see no need to go with a P2 or a P3.
The Maxbrake (or brake smart?) is a nice design. I may try it out after the Voyager dies (Its over 10 years old and still kicking, I bought it off eBay used!)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Simple FACT of the matter is that they ALL are mechanical devices, subject to failure, subject to Murphy's law.
When I first got into towing I stayed away from Prodigy, specifically because it seemed like every other day someone was posting about their Prodigy shorting out and Tekonsha sending them replacements. I actually went with a timed Hayes unit.. believe it or not that control worked fine. I would back off the gain in slow traffic and add more aggressive gain on the highway. Moved from the timed unit to a pendulum based Primus control. It was OK but not great. New truck had a timed brake control that was miserable... so I replaced it with my current Voyager.
To me, this is the perfect controller... It works for us... never an issue with it and super easy to set slightly aggressive (no boost button, etc. etc.) The simple light on the Voyager really is a nice design. If I see the green light I'm connected, no light, no connection, turns from green to orange to red depending on the proportional control.
I would probably choose a Jordan if they still made them or I could find an affordable NOS specimen. I see no need to go with a P2 or a P3.
The Maxbrake (or brake smart?) is a nice design. I may try it out after the Voyager dies (Its over 10 years old and still kicking, I bought it off eBay used!)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
