SWK6Cup

Gentleman/Gurus/Towmasters:
I have been reading various suggestions and opinions about tow vehicles in here for some time now, but I haven't seen any comments about electronic brake controllers.
I am seriously venturing into the world of trailering my car for the limited trips back and forth to LRP and WGI. ( about 6-7 times per year). Not a lot of towing, (certainly by most of your standards), and I think my Tacoma is up to the task...any recommendations for aftermarket brake controllers from those in the know/with experience?
I have my eye on a 1300-1400# steel open trailer with electronic brakes, and my truck is rated to tow 6500#, last time I checked. I would be hopefully towing my '03 C2, + 1 set of trackwheels, so my guess is calculated to around 5000# of towing. (car and trailer plus stuff.) I have seen Tacomas and FJ Cruisers at the tracks with trailers.....so comments/thoughts....... on brake controllers?
Thankx in advance for your time and considerations.
R\
Scott

Matt Romanowski

I can't remember what model, butin the last month or so someone was commenting on a wireless unit and said it was great. A search would probably find it.

bgiere

Tekonsha Prodigy is usually regarded as the best electric controller.

KaiB

Yep.

J richard

+3

Viperbob1

Used the Prodigy and they are great. Also, I just installed a wireless Prodigy RF and it is AWESOME. Nothing to install hardly except 4 screws to bolt a unit on trailer. Yes it is several times the cost of the wired in unit. But if you are paying someone to do install, and you want to tow with multiple vehicles then might be an option.

rlm328

Yep me too. Check to see if your truck has a tow package (big indicator is if you have the big trailer plug). If it does then it is just putting in the mounting bracket and plugging it in.

mhm993

Prodigy

Vampire

I am getting a new truck with an integrated controller in 3 weeks. My Prodigy will be coming out of the current vehicle before I trade it in. Make me an offer.

Veloce Raptor

I love the integrated controller in my truck.

Another vote for Prodigy.

SH || NC

+4 (link to my install in my factory pre-wired Sequoia) HTH

Lemming

Prodigy worked well in my last tow rig.

KaiB

Yep again on the integrated controller, wonderful it is...

J richard

Why all mfgrs don't just do integrated controllers with a tow package is beyond me. As good as the prodigy is it still sucks to have a screw on gizmo hanging under the dash or finding a good hole to put it in. The tundra was prewired but had very few options for placement. I customized one of the dash pockets doesn't look too bad but nothing as nice as the new fords. Your truck/open trailer should be fine with the right tongue weight/balance and a good brake setup.

RickBetterley

A new Ford F250 crew cab long bed, with integrated brake and anti-sway controller - like my new one.
Before 2008 I had an aftermarket Prodigy and was well satisfied.
'Trailering - its not about how much I can tow, its about how well I can stop' is my new motto after my full panic stop in Waterloo, NY last month.