best smallest brake controller

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  1. Ramified

    Ramified Active Member

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    I was wondering what is the smallest brake controller, with good performance. Let me explain. I am about to get a pull behind travel trailer, which is the only trailer that I'll pull that has brakes. So I am wanting a small brake controller that I can mount "inside" the ashtray of my '04 Dodge 2500. I've seen this done on another forum, but I can't remember which one.:confused: Once I get it adjusted for this trailer, I should'nt have to mess with it, much, anymore. This way, I won't have a control box sticking out of the dash around my legs, since I will only use it once in a while. waytogo
     
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    dunno how big your ashtray is, but I'd suggest the most popular and most recommended Prodigy by Tekonsha if it'll fit. I'm too drunk to run a measuring tape right now, but it has a neat little pocket mount that I'd suspect would fit pretty well.

    I know it'll fit in an ashtray on a 73-91 suburban...
     
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    You could also just unplug it when you aren't using it assuming you have the factory tow package.

    Otherwise you would have to hardwire it in.
     
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    x2 for the prodigy weather it will fit or not...I have towed with other controllers and they ALL SUCK compared to the prodigy
     
    Brisk, Apr 29, 2006
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    i have the prodigy and im almost 100% sure it will not fit in the ash tray... but it is a really good controller and if you have the tow package you can just unplug it and leave the harness tucked up under your dash
     
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    sweetk30 Well-Known Member

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    prodigy also offers a pop out box mount for it. ebay has them new for under 100 bucks.
     
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    Whether or not it fits in your ashtray shouldn't be a deciding factor on what type of controller to buy. I have a Prodigy and it is by far the best on the market. Needs very little adjustment, and it can be easily removed via a quick disconnect.
     
    jksmich, May 14, 2006
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    RustyJC Well-Known Member

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    With all respect, you'll have a hard time convincing anyone who has used a Jordan Ultima 2020 or a Brakesmart. :rolleyes:

    Rusty
     
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    :stir: love my brakesmart... thinking about sending it in to be updated to the new software with the air bag controls....
     
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