Bill Boudway Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi,We're in the process of outfitting our 2012 Ford E-350 for trailer towing.Can anyone offer advice on a trailer brake controller?Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you have a local RV/Travel Trailer dealer, go to them and they will have a good reliable version in stock. They install a lot of these so they make sure that the ones that they sell are reliable. I have had my local RV dealer install one and I have installed one myself. Some installations are easy and some are more of a pain. In the future, if I ever need another one installed, I will let them install it. Maybe a pain in the wallet, but much easier on your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hi Bill,Take a look at the PRODIGY ... TEKONSHAI've used their stuff for years...excellent products....no problems.....easy installation....buy the unit...they tell you which cord matches your truck.....PLUG and PLAY.....all electronic....great adjustability to vary braking force dependin upon the load you are carrying (Loaded vs empty...Packard vs Model-T)Easy to install yourself.........Even I can do it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I use a Prodigy too ...The brake controller you choose depends on how many axles - trailer weight - how easily it can connectto your wiring harness at both the dash and at the rear by your receiver hitch .... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Bill,Your truck is pre-wired for the tow-package,all you have to do is mount the controller at a convenient location,and run the "plug 'n play" connector to the fuse box (Dash, lower-left)...no splicing, no errors --- simple,good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi Marty,Thanks.I believe I found the connector to the fuse box. A blue connector under the steering column, right?Next, to find the blue 10GA cable that runs back to the trailer connector.Thanks, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Bill,How did you make out on the controller and the 10GA cable that runs back to the connector.Did it all go well?With my Excursion, the owners' manual showed everything as being pre-wired, so I bught the controller and the dealer had the connector from it to the fuse box.See you at Charlotte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hi Marty,No blue cable, and no plug-in connector.I don't believe our van was set up for towing.Thanks for the help, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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