Brake Controller for a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser VXR
Question:
Hello, I am looking for a brake controller for my trailer which comes with two axels and four brakes, manufactured by Forest River model Grey Wolf 17BHinch and the vehicle used to pull it is Toyota Land Crusier VXR. which model of your brake controller will suit my need?
asked by: Khalid A
Expert Reply:
There are 2 types of brake controllers: time delayed and proportional. Proportional brake controllers are recommended because they will apply the trailer brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. Using a proportional controller is the safest way to stop and they reduce wear and tear on the vehicle and trailer.
Time delay controllers send back a pre-determined amount of voltage over a set period of time no matter how hard the vehicle is braking. This means time delay controllers require more adjustments to get them just right. Time delay controllers do not have to be mounted in a specific orientation like proportional controllers so they have more mounting options.
Based on the above information I recommend a proportional controller, the P2, # 90885. It is one of the best selling controllers because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable.
for your 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with factory 7-Way you will also need harness # 3040-P to plug the brake controller into the vehicle.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Toyota and Lexus
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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