Brake Controller for 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 for Trailer With Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
Question:
I recently purchased a 2015 GMC 2500 truck. My fifth wheel trailer has electric over hydraulic brakes and does not seem to operate well with the truck. The brake unit in my trailer is a Dexter. Do you have any solutions to resolve the issue?
asked by: Dave D
Expert Reply:
The Dexter electric over hydraulic actuators are supposed to work with the factory integrated brake controller on your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500, but the fact is they don't. Your best bet is to simply replace the factory brake controller with an aftermarket option that absolutely will work with EOH systems.
I highly recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195, which levels automatically, has constant diagnostic checks, contains safeguards which defend your controller against shorts, and features an LCD display which is much easier to read than that of other controllers. This controller has been met with nearly universal praise; it has been reviewed by our customers more than 2,000 times and is averaging close to 5 out of 5 stars. You will only need Wiring Adapter # 3016 with the P3 for your '15 Sierra 2500.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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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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Dexter BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Dexter
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