School me on brake controllers!

[Stic-o]

I need to get a brake controler for the one fitty before I can start towing anything. I'd like to try to keep it relly clean in the cab, and really like the new SD factory ones.

Edit: I did find out those nice people at Ford already set up the truck for a brake controller. I need to do is buy a harness and it plugs right in

 

[Stic-o]

ok sence your all so much help It looks like everyone everywhere say the same one! Tekonsha P3! Cheap= No! But I heard it's the shet!

Features:
*Distinct, easy to see LCD display with multiple color and contrast options
*User can customize to choose English, French or Spanish display
*Allows the user to switch between Electric and Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brakes
*Highly advanced, easy-to-understand, roadside diagnostics
*Easy access, "Up-Front" controls
*Our original "Boost" feature allows for different levels of customized braking
*Compact, dash-hugging design
*Unique, easy-to-use, clip-mounting system
*Quick disconnect for easy storage; convenient storage pouch included
*Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

[IZwack]

Tekonsha's are typically rated at the top so go with it.

 

[Stic-o]

I went ahead and ordered one Got a pretty good deal too. I'll keep you all updated when I get it.

 

[section525]

I'll be buying that one too from Trailer Guy the next time I make it up to Redding.

 

[FROADER]

That one looks pretty high tech.

Mine was about $72 at Kragen and had to splice it into my harness. The van wasn't set up for it, but it had the 7 prong plug already. It's adjustable and has the slider for manual braking as well.

 

[90ranajo]

ok sence your all so much help It looks like everyone everywhere say the same one! Tekonsha P3! Cheap= No! But I heard it's the shet!

If you want the shet then go for the MaxBrake.

http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-3084-maxbrake.aspx

 

[Stic-o]

I bit much for my poket book there. The P3 was more then I wanted to spend, but I figured if it just plugs in, then I can remove it if I ever get rid of the truck

Jonny, I got mine from southwest wheel. Contoller+ 150 Harness, no tax, and free 2nd day fed ex, plus a 5% coupon code I found (god bless the internet!) all for $151.95

 

[FROADER]

The P3 was more then I wanted to spend, but I figured if it just plugs in, then I can remove it if I ever get rid of the truck

They sell just the harness for mine too. So I can use it in different vehicles if I want. So if I ever sell the van (and history shows I will...), I can use it for the next tow rig I have.

 

[Michael]

You should like that one a lot. I have the Prodigy from Tekonsha, the next step down from that one and love it. My dodge is the fourth vehicle I have had it in and it has worked flawlessly in all of them.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I have one like FROADER, simple and cheap. Its time activated, not inertia like the better ones, but it works good enough for me.

BTW: I copied this nifty little article from etrailer.com

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176807

EDIT: I think you made a wise choice on the controller I've heard nothing but good about them.