Options for Controlling Trailer Electric Brakes with Tow Vehicle Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Question:
I saw some recommendations and a tutorial on your website for installing a trailer brake controller for a trailer with a 7-way plug and truck with air brakes. I have a truck 2008 Ford F650 with air over hydraulic brakes. Would this be the same as air brakes? Would you recommend the same procedures and products #90885?
asked by: Josh P
Expert Reply:
Best solution for towing a trailer with air over hydraulic brakes is to just use an electronic trailer brake controller like the Prodigy p2 part # 90885.
Air brakes and air over hydraulic brake systems are not the same.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Air to Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Hayes
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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
- Tekonsha
more information >
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