Features:

  • 1-4 Axle capacity
  • Boost feature gives ability to apply more initial trailer braking
  • Reverse battery protection
  • No leveling required
  • Diagnostics features incorporated in easy to read LED display
Simple, easy, and great braking!

I installed this in my Suburban that had the wiring under the dash. Hooked this up, mounted on the lower dash area with the proper angles per the instructions and this device really shocked me. In the past, I have had electric brakes and swore I would never buy a trailer with electric brakes again. The old type of brake controllers were horrible. With this device, the proportional braking is quite impressive and very easy to feel and tell how well it is working, with live adjustments to get it just right. I also like the times when I have to go down a steep hill, how quickly and easily this is to adjust on the fly to gain additional braking from the trailer without the wheels locking up, which is due to the proportional design. Highly recommend this as there is really no single reason I can think of that would be a negative point on this.

Great control, but you will need an adapter / harness for Tacomas!

I bought this controller to help me with our RV trailer brakes. The installation on my 2010 Tacoma was plug and play - literally. However you DO need to buy a harness to connect the controller to the pre-wired connection. I used the Tekonsha 3040-P Brake Control Wiring Adapter for Toyota with this control and it performed flawlessly. Few things to consider: - Find a good place to mount as the brake adapter needs to be aligned with the direction of travel - Allow you to easily adjust the settings, so find a good place - do your homework I found a good place on my dashboard that is easy to access while driving, in case I need to make any adjustments - even though this is adaptive and minimal changes are required, you may still need to fine tune it to your preference. I fully recommend this control. Tacomas with tow package can haul up to 6500 Lbs. I pulled a 5300 trailer through a 6 hours drive through the mountains and braking was easy without a sweat.

Best Deal for Proportional Controller I could find

After having all manner of brake controllers over the past 40 years, I thought I would try a "Proportional" version I'd heard some good things about. After seeing this one available at my local Home Depot for $75, I then found it on Amazon for about half the price at the time. Interesting that I was unable to find this device on Reese's website, which was only displaying "Timed" versions, (Dec2016). Don’t know if that means it is a discontinued product. Regardless this offering by far was the most affordable Proportional I could find and worth a try. Installation was easy. The device's internal gimbal or accelerometers will auto level/center themselves internally if mounted within the attitude parameters indicated on the instructions. (easily within my conventional/historic mounting locations). I used Velcro to mount mine in place of the bracket as I use it on multiple trucks. Reese recommends and sells Tekonsha adaptor harnesses for most desired vehicles and my GM and Ford truck adaptors were both less than $20 each here on Amazon. Initial setup took a few minutes within a block or so of my parking area and fine tuning is easily performed on-the-fly, as is quick changes for taking into account changing road/traffic conditions. I’m very pleased with the device so far. I have since towed my 16ft trailer with Bobcat in both clear highways and heavy snow and traffic with satisfactory results. I like the improved quick stop response over my previous “Timed” devices. I will order another to put on the shelf for redundancy.

A huge improvement...

I upgraded from my Reese timed control to this proportional brake control. What a difference !! Very smooth braking action at all speeds. If you're thinking of buying a cheaper timed control, spend a little more for this one. Just be aware that the control LED dots on the display stay on for about 20 minutes after you park, but they then do shut off.

Small and compact. Perfect fit for Tacoma!

Fits perfectly into the cubby on the left side of the dashboard. I used a screwdriver (or other prying device) and popped out the box light switch/cubby trim. I unscrewed the 4 tiny screws that hold the cubby to the trim. I cut a hole in the back of the cubby and sent the brake controller wire harness through. I screwed through the sides, mounting the controller to the cubby. I plugged the brake controller into Tekonsha 3031-P adapter harness. Then the adapter harness to the factory wiring. I reconnected the cubby to the trim and popped the trim back into the dashboard. The rubber mat in the bottom of the cubby still fits and you can also work the controller buttons.

Perfect choice! Piece of advice though...

Awesome product. Was looking for an inexpensive controller to get the job done, and this did just that! Instructions were very easy to follow. Install took about 30 minutes, & that's without the factory adaptor. I have the tow package so factory wiring was there, but no adaptor to controller. I simply cut the wires and made insulated male-to-female spade connections so it can be easily removed if needed later. Follow the instructions and setup is a breeze. Mine didn't require any adjustments. Just a heads up- be mindful of where you choose to mount it. I wear jeans for work and exiting the vehicle my jeans snag the manual brake lever (almost every time). It has a [somewhat] sharp edge that love clothing. Not a big deal, but just a heads up. All in all, great product for a great price!

Excellent Product. Easy to adjust. Precise braking. Proportional Works Great.

Excellent for the price. Let me step back and just say: Excellent! The proportional braking is fine tuned perfectly. Plus, you can’t beat the digital readout which allows you to set your brakes to exactly where your want them. Lastly, the boost is perfect for switching trailers and/or adjusting proportions for different driving situations (highway, city, offroad, etc.). Great product!

So far so good

So far so good. I have it mounted in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner V6 4x4. It needs an adapter to plug into the factory harness underneath the dash, this one is not plug-n-play.

Get the plug and play harness for you vehicle if available, makes install 1/2hr or less

Using on a 2011 toyota tacoma. Mounted in the center console just under and between the 12v power sockets. I did have to drill a hole to slide harness thru. But once installed Hole is not visible, control is easy to see and adjust while driving and does not interfere with cupholders. I prob spent a hour looking on line where to place this thing. And didnt really like how most were installed. When you first start the truck it will say NC if no trailer is connected then switch to just a little red dot, or C if trailer is connected. When braking it will have different numbers displayed depending on how hard you are braking. The manual brake lever works nice also. When truck is off unit stays in a standby mode for a few hours, the little red dot will be lit. Nothing to worry about a lot of threads on the internet about that.

Great little controler.

I run trailers all the time. Hauling skid steers, dump trailers, mini excavators, etc. behind a 1 ton wiith a factory break controller. This is a fantastic little break controller I put on a 1/2 ton to tow a boat, works great. Get the right pig tail and installation takes less than 15min. Update: I towed a 45' camper from OK to PA with this controller on a 1/2 ton Chevy. This is the best brake controller going.

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