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electri brake system


hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012no



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Welcome Seano. I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Sorry it's not us.

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I'd strongly recommend a "proportional" type controller. These controllers measure the vehicles deceleration and apply the trailer's (van's) brakes accordingly. I've used both proportional and non-proportional types and I base my comment on this. I use a Tekonsha Prodigy controller and I'm happy with it.

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jimricho wrote:

I'd strongly recommend a "proportional" type controller. These controllers measure the vehicles deceleration and apply the trailer's (van's) brakes accordingly. I've used both proportional and non-proportional types and I base my comment on this. I use a Tekonsha Prodigy controller and I'm happy with it.


 Ditto.

I've used almost every brand and type over the years and the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 & P3 win hands down, followed closely by the Tekonsha Primus and Hayman Reese Guardian (Primus in another guise).
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Any of the four OJ recommended. Don't get caught with a Redarc unit, they are not a proportional one.

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+thanks jimricho its good to get good feedback as I was worried which electric brake system to go with so ta mate  biggrinbiggrin



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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 & P3

The only ones to get.

Cheers Damo

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Tekonsha should pay us a commission for all the plugs we're giving them! winkbiggrin



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