Brake Controller Recommendation for 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon

Question:

I will be towing a camp trailer with electric brakes. I would like to use a proportional electric brake controller. I have a 2015 Subaru Outback. Looks like Ill need kit ETBC7 to add a 7-way plug. A couple of questions: 1. Which proportional controller would you recommend, and whats your take on a wireless one? 2. Do you know of a good installer in the Portland, Oregon area who could install your kits for me? Thank you!

asked by: Nyla W

Expert Reply:

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

If you wanted to go the wireless route that is an option too with the Prodigy RF # TK94FR, but that route is typically best used for applications where one trailer is towed by several vehicles.

The # ETBC7 kit is the recommended kit to convert the 4-way to a 7-way and would be what you would need. I attached an install video for you to check out that shows this kit installed as well. It's a pretty straightforward process so any qualified mechanic in your area would have no problem pulling this off.

expert reply by: Jameson C