Comparing Trailer Brake Controller Styles

Question:

You list many trailer brake controllers. It is difficult to easily compare features and benefits to decide which is the best for me. Do you have a compare function? Or do I need to call to discuss my specific application? Thanks.

asked by: Joseph O

Expert Reply:

There are two styles of brake controllers available. Time-delayed and proportional. Proportional controllers provided the safest way to stop and they reduce wear and tear on the trailer and tow vehicle. The only advantage that a time delay controller has is that it does not have to be mounted a certain way. They function by allowing you to select a preset amount of braking power over a preset ramp up time. They also tend to cost less but there are low-cost proportional controllers as well.

For example our most popular controller is the P2, # 90885. It is proportional and is moderately priced for a controller. But then there is the Voyager, # 39510, which is a little more than half the cost of the P2 and it is also a proportional controller.

But the P2 is auto-leveling and has a wider mounting range than the Voyager. It also has an LED display whereas the Voyager just has an indicator light. I have included a link to our help article on brake controllers for you to check out for even more information.

I attached a help article that covers brake controllers for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C