Electric Brake Controler Recommendations

Does anyone have a recommendation for an electric brake controller for a Subaru Forester (2014).

Many thanks
Cosmo

 

I don't have a Forester, but several of us on the forum have the Prodigy controller. I'm happy with it. Here is a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-Eng...2090&sr=1-1&keywords=prodigy+brake+controller

 

Until recently, I had a Tekonsha Primus on my 2006 Forester. It's now on my 2014 Outback. Seems to work fine.

Ed

 

The Curt Triflex was the one we had installed on our Tacoma. It is highly rated and reviewed and is foolproof due to it being self-adjusting.

http://www.curtmfg.com/Category/200/Brake Controls

 

Great recommendations.
Thanks so much for the information.

I have lots to learn and this points me in the right direction!

Regards
Cosmo

 

There's always this brand, too...

 

I would consider asking your installer which unit they are comfortable installing and go with that.

 

I know the Flintstone method is in jest...but after being without, then with a controller I am a huge advocate for brakes. It really does make a big difference in stopping ability, personally I would never tow anything without them any more.

I had one or two "pucker stops" when I thought my f150 brakes would be adequate for my 2500lb trailer...just not worth the cost of cleaning the leather.

I don't think the controllers make a lot of difference a sling as they are proportional. I have a Tekonsha p3 that works very well although I would probably try a lower cost controller if anything happened to it...again, as long as it was proportional.

 

One consideration is wired vs remote. We have a relatively new car and we didn't want to mount a controller on or under the driver's dash. We opted for a Prodigy model that has a remote controller that send signals, via RF (radio frequency) to the main controller mounted under the trailer. The remote plugs into a cigarette lighter receptacle in the cabin. Ours is inside the center console compartment, so the remote sits on the console between the driver and passenger. That makes adjustments quick and easy, like increasing the sensitivity or adding boost when the road becomes slick. Here's the one we have. It is more expensive than a wired model, but works great and avoids hard-mounting anything in the car.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P0ZA8...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_41b0j57qmq_e

 

Thanks for that info Jim. Our trailer is due in August but the lease on my current vechicle is not up until April. We will be using our sons truck(s) until then. This is the perfect thing for us. After consulting with Cary I ordered from Amazon yesterday.
MDP
Mike & Denita

 

My guys installed my controller in the little compartment to the right of and below the steering wheel. Right below the dial for the 4wd. It was installed with a couple of sheet metal screws and is very secure and out of the way. No wires exposed and no hitting it with the knees. I can see it and use the controls very easily. I have a 2013 Tacoma.

 

Whatever they did to get the wires through is not visible. The unit has plenty of room. You could almost fit two in there. I can access the controls easily and it is very accessible if I want to squeeze the panic stop button. It really was a slick installation.

 

The sheet metal screws were just screwed right through the plastic and into the bracket that holds the controller so it is mounted right in the middle of the space.

 

I tried to figure out how to post pictures but I ain't smart enough.

 

How did it work out?

I had mounted the controller for my radar detector using velcro and it worked well.

Unfortunately, I had the dealership install a brake controller when I bought my truck this week and they drilled holes and mounted under the dash above my right knee. I am trying to find a better locale for it but not sure I can move it now that it is installed.