which brake controller?

[jimmm]

I have a 2004 F-350 chassis truck I need to hook up trailer brakes to. What type, brand controller works? I understand it has factory plugs under the dash, so must have matching wires in the back? I have seen factory in dash controllers for sale, I'm assuming they work great but cost an arm and a leg to add later? I'll be towing a 24 foot RV for the most part and maybe some smaller construction trailers. I bet nothing over 10,000lbs. Is the aftermarket ones with a harness just plug and play or is this a weekend/12 pack ordeal that will require first aid and sexual favors from the neighbor lady to survive it?
oh and I did try the search function, found every thread about controlling women and guys wanting a brake,but nothing on brake controllers.

[Isakson]

i belive i have a tecumseh or somethin like that in my truck. it's what my family uses in our farm trucks, it is "aftermarket" i can go look up the name if you need it

[Isakson]

*Tekonsha

Link: Tekonsha

[capcalvin]

This is the one I have in both my super duty's ('03-'04) and love it! Super easy to install. Very smooth opperation.
NEW VALLEY ODYSSEY TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONTROLLER*BP - eBay (item 230566147855 end time Jan-21-11 10:26:51 PST)

[OverkillMotorsports]

Tekonsha P3 is what I use and it is simply put a great unit.

# 1-4 axle trailers
# Distinct, easy to see LCD display with multiple color and contrast options
# User can customize to choose English, French or Spanish display
# Allows the user to switch between Electric and Hydraulic brakes
# Highly advanced, easy-to-understand, roadside diagnostics
# Easy access, "Up-Front' controls
# The original "Boost" feature allows for different levels of customized braking
# Compact, dash-hugging design
# Unique, easy-to-use, clip-mounting systems
# Quick disconnect for easy storage; convenient storage pouch included
# Limited lifetime warranty

[Isakson]

Ya Tekonsha is a great unit, I use it to pull Heavy loads alot and it performs well. We will pull anything from 100hp Tractors on trailers to a trailer load of Cows and have never had a problem with em

[artsamm]

I use a Tekonsha Prodigy that I bought from E-trailer.com
Bought the wiring adapter plug that plugs right into a connector under your dash. They have a video of it also.
2004 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Brake Controllers with Custom Fit Wiring Harness | etrailer.com

[bfrank81]

Originally Posted by Isakson

*Tekonsha

Link: Tekonsha

I have the Prodigy P2 and like it.

[jd4010]

I have 2 controllers....a Tekonsha Prodigy and an Accutrac. When hauling loads that can shift during braking (like animals), I prefer the Accutrac as it designed for loads that shift/change. However, I prefer the Prodigy for hauling stable loads like our 5er and the tractors.

[WD40]

The Tekonsha Prodigy is a fine unit if you don't have disk brakes on your trailer.
If you have any trailers with disk brakes, you may want to get a Teronsha Voyager.

Doug