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Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81797-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT96GV

Price:  $118.45
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT96GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81798-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT74GV

Price:  $108.32
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT74GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81794-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT64GV

Price:  $107.72
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT64GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81796-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT36GV

Price:  $106.92
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT36GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA36FR


Hayes

Code: DT72GV

Price:  $106.32
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT72GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81788-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT44GV

Price:  $105.52
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT44GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81799-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT52GV

Price:  $105.22
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT52GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81785-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT97GV

Price:  $104.92
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT97GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81795-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT52MV

Price:  $104.72
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT52MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81781-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT63GV

Price:  $104.22
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT63GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81780-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT72MV

Price:  $104.22
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT72MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81782-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT37GV

Price:  $104.12
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT37GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81783-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT53MV

Price:  $103.92
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT53MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81786-HBC | HA81742B


Hayes

Code: DT94GV

Price:  $103.92
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT94GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81789-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT32GV

Price:  $101.72
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT32GV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81789-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT55MV

Price:  $101.72
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT55MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81789-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT68MV

Price:  $101.72
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT68MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81784-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT22MV

Price:  $100.92
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT22MV?more information >     


Custom Fit Break Controller Kit With HA81742B | HA81787-HBC


Hayes

Code: DT67GV

Price:  $99.08
  • Hayes


This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part DT67GV?more information >     


Hayes Energize III+ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional


Hayes Trailer Brake Controller

119 reviews


Code: HA81742B

Retail: $129.99

Price:  $89.94
  • Trailer Brake Controller
  • Proportional Controller
  • Electric
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Dash Mount
  • Up to 3 Axles
  • Indicator Lights
  • Hayes



This proportional brake controller keeps towing simple with a straightforward design and user-friendly controls. Includes an LED indicator and a slide-bar manual override. Adhesive backing gives you the option of drill-free mounting.


Do you have a question about part HA81742B?more information >     


Review of Hayes Brake Controller HA81742B


Today we are going to be taking a look at the Hayes Enegerize III Plus. This is an electric brake controller. This proportional brake controller is for use on all trailers with 2, 4, or 6 electric trailer brakes. A proportional brake controller works in direct proportion to the tow vehicles braking effort, so basically the more deceleration detected by the internal censor, the greater the amount… see more >     


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