Need opinions for trailer brake Controllers - Hello all, I am upgrading my camper from a 13' to a 31', sad to see it go but the family needs the ...

Hello all, I am upgrading my camper from a 13' to a 31', sad to see it go but the family needs the room. Anyways this is obviously requiring me to add a trailer brake controller. I currently have the trailer package on my truck but need to get a trailer brake controller, I know that they all do basically the same thing, but was wondering if anyone has had better or worse experience with different models. Just wondering what you all thought. Thank you in advance.

I use the Tekonsha Voyageur brake unit. It is easy to install and has a leveling wheel. It is easy to adjust on the fly and has the test slide. I have had about 4-5 of these units on various work trucks and all have treated me well. I would recommend this unit to anyone.

Cheers,
Dave

I have a cheap one i got at a flee market..works good for what i need lol

I have the Prodigy from Tekonsha, about 100 dollars on most web sites. I like the digital read out and it is good from 1 to 4 axles. Also, you can get a plug from Tekonsha that will plug right into the jack under your dash board and connects right to the controller, so no splicing. Do not forget that if your camper has a battery and you have the Z71 package, you will have to take out the dummy plug and put in a 20 or 30 amp fuse under your hood.

I have the Voyageur brake unit putting in my third truck still works great, easy to use and mount..

Prodigy, easy to install, easy to use, and reliable.

My last two tow rigs I ran the Teknosha Prodigy with no problems.Now,on my 2011 Z71 will I run into installation problems? I ask this because I have been told that there is no longer any "plug and play" for aftermarket brake controllers and they have to be installed at the dealership.Any truth to that? Thanx in advance folks...
-george

I have the Voyageur as well. The one I have is new but I had the same unit in my 08 and it worked well. Did not have time to pull it out before I traded it in so I had to get a new one.

Tekonsha Envoy on 2-axle. Works fine. Easy adjustment. No regrets, no need to spend more. Good instructional mini-DVD included, works in any DVD player.

Tekonsha's are pretty pricey but everyone likes em. I honestly can't remember what I have in my truck. It's been in a few others. It was a cheapo but works fine. They all mount easily.