Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing 2,800 Pound Camper

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Too many proportional brake controllers to choose from I will be towing a fairly light camper 2800 lbs with a 2015 Grand Cherokee. I need to purchase a proportional brake controller. I would like a very good controller and dont mind paying more for good braking. However I dont need a lot of options. I will only be towing the one trailer and will not be transferring the controller to different vehicles. These are the choices Ive derived from the website. Do you have any advice to help me make a choice? Tekonsha Primus IQ Tekonsha P3 Tekonsha P2 Curt TriFlex Hayes Gensis Hayes G2 Hopkins Agility Thanks for your Help!

asked by: Dan P

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I completely understand your feeling of being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of quality proportional brake controllers available, along with your desire to obtain a quality unit that will outlast your Grand Cherokee without having to pay for extra features you don't need.

You narrowed down your search to a really good group, and between those option I highly recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160. This controller has been around for a long time, which only speaks to its popularity, ease-of-use, and durability. Tekonsha is also well-known for consistently producing some of the best brake controllers on the market.

The Primus IQ will work perfectly to safely stop your 2,800 pound camper but it also features a clear digital display for easy adjustments and real-time diagnostic codes, 3 boost levels that let you fine-tune your braking power and aggressiveness, and it comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Some of the more expensive options will provide you with features like storable settings (which is nice if you tow more than one trailer), the ability to be used with larger trailers with more than 3 axles, and compatibility with electric-over-hydraulic braking systems. These can all provide great benefits but in your particular case would simply be unused and aren't necessary. The Primus IQ is the perfect controller for your setup.

If your Jeep Grand Cherokee has the factory trailer connector at the rear then all you need for installation is the Plug-In Adapter # TK93VR. One end of the adapter plugs into the Primus IQ and the other end will connect to the factory port behind the dash.

I have attached an installation video that you can follow along with.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 11

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