Wildwilly101 wrote:
I realize this is an older thread, but I have to share my experience with the DirecLink. I recently upgraded to the DirecLink from a P3 controller. There is absolutely no comparison. My P3 would lock up at low speeds requiring an adjustment, then if you forget to put it back, big surprise at highway speeds. It was jerky and made towing our 5er miserable. The DirecLink is amazing! Smoothest best braking I've ever experienced in my short 25 years of towing. The trailer brakes act as if they are truly connected to the truck brakes. It's easy to set up and adjust and then you can forget it. It is well worth the price.
Glad you like it.
There are many dyed in the wool P2 and P3 users which simply can't believe there is "better" controllers available and are not willing to even consider there are better available..
For many it is an issue of cost.. P2 and P3 are rather cheap compared to the likes of the old Jordan Ultima 2020 and other more costly types and it appeals to folks who would rather take some tradeoffs than pay a bit more..
I would rather spend a little more and bypass all the hocus pocus trickery that is used by P2 and P3 to cover up the short comings..
Your Direclink is pretty much the same as a IBC and you simply can not get away from the fact that it does not need stuff like "boost" to hide short comings..
While the P2 and P3 do work, for some folks like myself after being spoiled by the old Kelsey-Hayes (which tapped into the brake lines) they are not for me..
