Best Trailer Brake Controls
5 storable setting options with preferences of multiple drivers, and for pulling different trailers up to 4 axles. Diagnostics show output current, battery, brake, and output voltage and warning system alerts to No Trailer Brake situations.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Tow vehicle: RAM 1500 Hemi Lonestar Crew Cab. Parts used: Tekonsha P3 Proportional Brake Controller purchased from Amazon. Tekonsha 3024P RAM Brake Control Wiring Adapter purchased from Amazon. (used to plug into factory installed wiring under dash). Total Expense: $151.45. My 2016 Ram 1500 Hemi Lonestar didn't come with the integrated brake controller. After searching all the RAM forums and studying Amazon reviews, I decided on Tekonsha P3 controller, and not to shell out the $440.00 my local dealership quoted to install the OEM. There's one video currently on YouTube that gives a breakdown how to remove the full length center console to install the OEM controller, but even then, you still have to have the dealer flash the computer so it all works together, and all the functions appear on the screen above the steering column. I knew I wanted a clean, and minimally invasive install, so a little thought was needed to snug it up to my center console. Instead, I used two very thin diameter toggle bolts I had left over, put them through the controller bracket with washers, screwed controller to the bracket, pushed the thin bolts through pre-drilled holes I made, and screwed the wings on from under the dash with some washers. :). I might add before I started my project, I checked under the dash for the two factory installed connectors wrapped in foam tape."
"The fact that your trailer may well weigh more than your tow vehicle... And that moron that just jumped in your lane then slammed on his brakes... This is NOT the time to think to yourself, "maybe I should've gotten a better brake controller." Prior to digial sensors, the downhill slope would throw off the pendulem and the brake controller either would send a weaker current to the brakes or none at all. Just like any other accelerometor...it senses the volume deceleration and then computes an appropriate voltage and current to send to the trailer brakes based on a percentage of the user's max output setting. With no brakes connected, this unit will dispay the default "Tekonsha Screen". Once brakes are connected via the trailer plug, the unit will display the "Tow Screen". Setting the max brake power is a snap with the two "Up" and "Down" buttons on the left side of the face. This bottom mounted spring loaded slider switch will manually add braking power to the trailer brakes (up to the user set max) even without depressing the vehicles brake peddle. This is a standard feature on all brake contorllers, but I wanted anyone looking for their first brake controller to understand what this was. Generally an indication of a poor trailer connection at the wiring harness or a problem with the brakes themsleves. There are 4 levels of boost for trailer brakes. Boost adds a brief (fraction of a second) burst to the trailer brakes which slows the trailer slightly more than the normal pressure would and keeps it from bumping or pushing the tow vehicle when brake pressure is initailly applied. The unit will power down after 15 mins with no trailer connected AND no input from the brake signal wire. It lets you view diagnostics on the fly and over the road that can give you four digit readouts of battery voltage, stoplight (brake input signal) voltage, brake voltage, and brake current. This screen alone is worth the cost of this brake controller! When you first connect your tailer do some tests and record the max input you set, the output under normal braking conditions, as well as the brake voltage and amperage. A 12V input from the battery (running thru a 30A auto reset breaker NOT a fuse), an output to the brake pin of your 6 or 7-way trailer connector, a stoplight input running to your vehicle's stoplight switch behind the brake peddle, and lastly a frame ground. Make sure for your safety, your families safety, and the safety of all those on the road you buy the brake controller that does it's job the best. As you let off the brake the trailer will brake slightly heavier than the tow vehicle and when brake signal ceases the vehicle will jerk a bit as the trailer stops braking. This is a safety feature to keep the trailer from pushing against the tow vehicle and thus not to loose control when braking."
Works proportionally in reverse with the ability to disable when not needed. Electric trailer brake control for up to 4 braking axles. Numerous mounting options - including 360 degree vertical rotation with disconnect feature allows user to remove and store the control when not in use.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We had one just like this in our truck that was 13 years old."
"We pull everything from a single Seadoo trailer to a double Seadoo trailer up to a a 16' flat trailer + car/truck depending on the event we are heading to. Pulling the single or double PWC trailers does not require any boost, as does the flat trailer when empty."
"One thing that was difficult was the placement I chose (which is where I think most people choose) - basically mounted on the chassis above the gas pedal adjacent to the middle console."
"Have a 2016 Honda Odyssey, pulling a Rockwood Freedom 2280 popup camper."
"If the unit does not sense slowiing down much or angle change, it actually releases to .8 to 1.2 or so. I set my unit up so when the brake pedal is pressed, the trailer starts to slow the vehicle down slightly. This disables the brake controller for a set time for manuvering without brakeing at the trailer."
"Also it fits into the older model mounting bracket and the wiring harness matched for an extremely easy installation."
"Installed easily with the addition of quick connect adapter sold separately and a YouTube video on our exact make and model."
"Good brake control it almost does everything for you!"
A totally proportional electric trailer brake control, the PrimusIQ is self-leveling so no level adjustment is necessary. Self-diagnostics features will illuminate LED readout when issues occur.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Frankly, the only reason to buy a higher-end model such as the P3 is if the higher end model provides a feature you specifically need such as stored settings for multiple trailer configurations, 360 degree mount angle, 4-axles, enhanced diagnostics, or electric-over-hydraulic brakes. If you don't need one of those specific features of the higher-end models, they won't really provide you with anything compelling above and beyond what this one offers. In B1 mode, touching the brakes causes this unit to apply 13% braking immediately regardless of the feedback from the accelerometer. So when descending hills, this enables me to select a mode where the trailer doesn't wait for the vehicle to start slowing before the brakes start being applied, and this helps to save the tow vehicle's brakes. Other uses of the boost settings are to provide additional control when the trailer is heavy compared to the tow vehicle. With a time-delay controller, the longer your foot is on the brake, the more pressure is applied to the trailer's brakes. If the vehicle slows more quickly, more force is applied to the trailer's brakes."
"One thing I did experience is the inertia sensor REALLY picks up the feedback when maneuvering in a parking lot, and it would really apply the trailer brakes drawing the tongue of the trailer down."
"I can set my brakes twice as high as I used to with my old controller and know that if I get in an emergency my trailer is going to put some serious brakes on instantly."
"A great controller which was very easy to install."
"This really works great, I have a 2011 Ford Expedition EL and I mounted it just to the right of the parking brake."
"Get ya one and... get control of your trailer brakes."
"works very well I have had this for 1 year 11 months now and it works with all 3 of my trailers very nice I love the quick adjustment button for load when using my car hauler empty then putting a car on it push the button once have a truck on it or haul my camper trailer push the button twice so nice."
"I installed this controller after the RV dealer installed a basic controller that I did not like at all."
Best Trailer Brake Assemblies
10" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies for utility trailers, travel trailers, horse trailer, motorcycle trailers, and more. Pair of 10" x 2.25" electric trailer brake assemblies with parts.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Fast easy way to replace trailer brakes."
"These were great."
"Perfect fit and easy to install."
"Parts work great."
"Had for two boating seasons and have had no issues."
"Worked great on our pop up camper trailer."
"Faster and better than brake job."
Best Trailer Blueprints
Empty Tongue Weight: 1945 lbs. Certified Engineer Approval on all Plans, Full Bill of Materials, Welding tips.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Why didn't I get 2007 plans?"
Best Trailer Bearing Kits
Trailer Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle, Redline BK2-100. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"To clear up any previous reviews, they must have went back to the better prepackaged version of these."
"The ones installed in the front hubs on my 1968 GMC are OEM bearings made in the USA and they have no play in them."
"Appear to be excellent quality bearings and in the kit form they arrive in they're ready for preparation and installation and time will tell how good or otherwise these bearings are."
"I received these but didn't need them for this job."
"Works great."
"this kit has the 473336 seal, 48149/68111 inner set, 44649/44610 outer set."
"Great product, great value, great service!"
"The bearing sets were not packaged, as shown, in the Redline bubble packs."
Best Trailer Stands
Garage Dolly and Trailer Adaptor Kit Package Dolly $464 Trailer Adaptor Kit $57 Total $521 Package Price: $469.00 YOU SAVE $52.00. Accommodates any size wheel and tire, and all motorcycles types, from dirt bikes to sport bikes, sport tourers, and heavy cruisers.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It keeps the bike upright, which requires less room to store as well as makes it easy to move around the garage, versus the "1000 point" turn when you are trying to turn you bike 180 degrees.... After being stored, I use dolly to position bike to where I can easily back in down the driveway (bike facing garage door when stored)."
"The condor motorcycle garage dolly made my garage look bigger."
"Makes bike storage easy - I was struggling to park my bike, plus 2 cars in a 2 car garage."
"This product exudes quality not only in construction but also in design."
"The wheels are large enough, therefore takes little effort to wheel the bike around the garage."
"there is however room to but the smaller of the 2 cars head in and the bike sideways against he wall."
"I own a 2017 Street Glide and a full garage."
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Best Trailer Fenders
Pair of Square Trailer Fenders (14"-16" Wheels). Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great pair of trailer fenders."
"They worked great on my existing trailer, and a very good price."
"I gave the several coats of paint and thus far are working well."
"Heavy Gage."
"Heavy gauge steel which I was able to install easily by bolting right to the wooden sides of the trailer."
Best Trailer Axles
Johnson Trailer Parts cannot guarantee you will receive the correct product if you purchase from other sellers. Residential (UPS,FedEx, Lift Gate) deliveries will require an additional fee. This Axle Kit is Available in the Sizes Shown in the 3rd Picture, Search "Rockwell American or Johnson Trailer Parts" in Amazon Search Bar for more Trailer Parts.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"the entire kit was exactly what I needed and what was ordered."
"must note: the spring perches need grade 8 bolts or welded on."
"Perfect, everything that was needed."
"Working good, no problems."
"When I received this axle the spring perches were in a box, not welded on the axle as they should have been."
Best Trailer Wiring
7 TO 6 COILED CABLE. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All functions (taillights, turn signals, brake lights) worked as designed plus, the "Hot" lead from the motorhome was also present."
"This comes with the necessary 6-way car-end plug, but there are no instructions telling me what the pin-out's go to."
"Perfect, just what I needed."
"One time I didn't plug it in all the way and it came loose while driving."
"Was exactly what I thought I needed, but found out the problem wasn't in the cable I was replacing but in the towed car wiring."
"It works good."
"Product was wired incorrectly, took several hours to sort out the issue."
Best Trailer Hardware
READY FOR ANY SITUATION: Sealed weatherproof construction with rust resistant prongs and cap cover.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't know if the problem is an undersized receptacle housing or an over sized adapter barrel."
"My Nissan Frontier came with the 7-pin, but I needed a 4-pin. This adapter was my best option.."
"I have not had it long enough to see how well it will keep the receptacle dry in the wet windy weather, but the fit appears to be tight."
"That said, once I determined this was needed, the adapter worked fine."
"I was impressed with the high quality look and feel of the product."
"Great solid adapter, appears to be well built."
"If you have a 7 blade connector on your truck and you need to plug in a 4 pin trailer connector then this is what you need."
"Needed this to pull a regular trailer on my vehicle that is mainly used for pulling an RV."
Best Trailer Lighting
Made with flexible and durable Copper wire, you can build any shape you like, let your imagination and creativity run wild. With 33 feet of miniature warm white LEDs, you can beautify your patio, deck, front porch, family room, living room, kitchen, anywhere you like. Adding a funny, romantic atmosphere to your home, parties, wedding, etc. 1 x 33ft 100 LEDS String Lights. 1 x Solar panel and stand. High Quality & Flexible Copper Wire - Made with thin and flexible copper wire, coiled with bobbin winder to avoid a mess, the solar powered string lights (low voltage, no transformer included) is easy to storage and ready for the next use. Easy to Shape - Flexible Copper wiring can easily build the shapes you want; wrap around tree trunks or gazebos; in the dark, the wire fades to invisible, leaving only the bright lights.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I opened the box up and inside is a single rechargeable AA battery, albeit a weak one (1000 mAh)."
"I bought 1 to try it out on my pontoon boat, to see if it would give a nice glow for evening boat rides, I was so impressed that I ordered 2 more sets."
"I will be ordering more to do the mailbox and the rest of the step railings in our yard for christmas time!"
"They are so great I am now giving them as gifts."
"PERFECT for decorating needs and so pleased with how they work!"
"Love these little lights!"
"The screws are stripped on my units and I cannot open to replace batteries."
"Wish I had strung them a little more evenly, didn't know they would be so very bright!"