Trailer brake controller change (just a comment)

[Rookie]

Well after messing with the tension forever (or so it seems) I've pulled the Jordan controller out and replaced it with a Prodigy. I really liked the idea of the Jordan but I couldn't get it to stop binding up. As soon as I got it adjusted to come on with the truck brakes, it wouldn't release all the way. When I would get it to release, I had the truck brakes applied halfway or more before it would come on. I just couldn't find that happy medium. I had the lazy "S's" in it, changed how I routed it, even used one of those brake cable adjusters from a bike so it wouldn't slip and get loose. So...out it came. Guess we'll see if the Prodigy is as good as people say it is. I know my brother-in-law sure likes it in his truck.

 

[FordMastertech]

I have had the Prodigy now for a couple of years and it is by far the best brake controller I have used for the money. I like the Brake smart and if the Prodigy gives out I may go with that unit but it is pricey.
FMT

 

[rgdillon]

I went through several sleeves for that cable. Jordan's are good when you can get them to work right - otherwise a royal pain. And putting any kind of lube in it just makes it worse. My last straw with the Jordan was pulling a 12K+ that locked all four tires and would not release - on the interstate. Flat spotted two of the tires so bad they had to be replaced.

Now I have the BrakeSmart - excellent unit - zero problems in just about a year now.

Ron

 

[Rookie]

Interesting to see I'm not the only one who had issues with the Jordan. I'm going to have to save a few more pennies before I get a BrakeSmart installed. We're going to a penning this Thursday so I'll find out how the Prodigy l works then. The only thing I'm concerned with is settiing it up. I know it wants you to take the trailer out and test the settings but an empty horse trailer is lighter than a camping trailer. Guess I'll get a hold of Tekonsha and see what they say.

 

[rgdillon]

Interesting to see I'm not the only one who had issues with the Jordan. I'm going to have to save a few more pennies before I get a BrakeSmart installed.

And well worth saving all those pennies for

The big deal in the BrakeSmart verse any other controller is that you don't have to keep setting the gain, etc when you have a full or empty trailer. Taps into your brake system.

Ron