It looks like the controllers have an accelerometer in them that senses
the vehicle stop rate, then applies the trailer brakes to match that. I
don't think they have ABS for the trailers, unless the controller is
sensitive enough to match its brake application to the ABS rate -- which
is doubtful.
--R
On 3/12/12 5:42 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
It probably goes without saying but I think one must also make sure
that the unit is compatible with ABS if the truck is so equipped.
Randy
On 12/03/2012 8:51 AM, Michael Canfield wrote:
The nicer ones sense inertia and apply the trailer brakes accordingly.
Mike
On Mar 11, 2012 8:24 PM, "Mitch Haley"<m...@voyager.net> wrote:
The brake controller must apply a force proportional to how hard you
are
braking, not how long you've been holding the brake pedal down.
Otherwise
you're getting light brake force in a panic stop (dangerous) and heavy
braking while trying to inch forward slowly (highly annoying).
Ten years ago, that pretty much meant Jordan or the Tekonsha Prodigy.
Now there are many choices. I say get the one that takes up the least
space under the dash and/or is easiest to adjust when you change
trailers.
Mitch.
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