Trailer Brake Controller

[Punx Clever]

Picking up a new trailer for the duc tomorrow... need advice on a brake controller.

Truck is a 2006 GMC sierra half ton with the towing package.  Already have all the wiring in place for a brake controller.  Just need the unit itself.

Trailer is a Pace American Outback 7x14 cargo trailer with dual axles.  Max GVR is about 7000#

So, advice? Suggestions? Previous experience?  I don't suspect the higher end models will brake the bank (about $150 or so right?), so the full range is fair game.

[muskrat]

I honestly don't  think you'll need one for the Duc.  I towed a 3,000 lbs trailer with my Z71 with two full dressers with no stopping issues - if you plan ahead. 

[Punx Clever]

Duc's home will at some point be a mobile shop with tool chests and work bench. meanwhile, it will be used to move the rest of my stuff (see: junk) whenever a new set of orders pops up.

[hcomp]

I've used an off the shelf U-haul brake controller for towing roughly the same trailer specs but add a car (not bike). It has worked perfect for years.

[Qfactor]

prodigy something something something

http://www.tekonsha.com/product/details.asp?ProdID=90185&cat=1435

from pplmotorhomes.com for good price and great service.

Q

[muskrat]

each bike weighed in at over 800 lbs plus trailer.  unless you're doing a lot of "hill" driving I've rarely had a need to use them under 5,000 lbs.  BUT it's cheap insurance and I too have had good luck with the Uhaul version.

[Punx Clever]

And i have the trailer!


As for brake controls, looking at these now:
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/tekonsha-p3-brake-control.htm
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/hayes-g2-brake-control.htm

[JEFF_H]

i got one that is electronic so it doesnt have to be manually calibrated.
i was always messing with the old one not knowing what setting to use.