Brake Controllers

[bindian]

My brake controller might be ready for replacement. Intermittently, with no trailer connected, I get "NC" lite up. It should be no lights. The brakes, when connected work fine. What controllers do Y'all prefer? Which controller is the industry leader?
hugs, Brandi

 

[oliver1555]

Check Craigslist, fleabay, etc., to see if you can find a used MaxBrake or BrakeSmart. They are the best.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Check Craigslist, fleabay, etc., to see if you can find a used MaxBrake or BrakeSmart. They are the best.

I agree 100% they sence brake line pressure of the tow vehicle. It's the only way to go. Works just like the Factory Controller Ford introduced in 2005.

Short of that the best bang for the buck in a simple controller is the Prodigy P3.

Chris

 

[Billrog]

I think the NC should come on when no trailer is connected just like it will if the trailer is connected and you loose the connection. NC No Connection ? Mine has done that since new when I first start the truck with no trailer connection.

 

[PILOON]

With trailers the majority of problems are grounds, be it with lights or controllers.
Intermittent might indicate that you are grounding mainly via the hitch rather that the plug.

 

[oldballs]

To assure that the trailer to truck connector stays put, I tie some bailing twine that makes sure they stay in place.

 

[gwiley]

NC means that the electrical connection to the trailer is compromised (assuming you plugged it in). I found that the receptacle and pigtail (7-way connector) had to be replaced to get rid of the intermittent NC warnings. Unless they seat firmly and make good contact there is nothing the brake controller can do to help.

 

[bindian]

Check Craigslist, fleabay, etc., to see if you can find a used MaxBrake or BrakeSmart. They are the best.

Why do you recommend a used one?
hugs, Brandi

 

[Soundguy]

My brake controller might be ready for replacement. Intermittently, with no trailer connected, I get "NC" lite up. It should be no lights. The brakes, when connected work fine. What controllers do Y'all prefer? Which controller is the industry leader?
hugs, Brandi

does it say not connected only when you step on the brakes? or does it just come on now and then. if it just comes on.. might even be a problem with your brake switch!

also.. clean the plug out to get rid of corrosion and moisture and put some dielectric grease in there.

 

[bindian]

With trailers the majority of problems are grounds, be it with lights or controllers.
Intermittent might indicate that you are grounding mainly via the hitch rather that the plug.

Brakes and lights work fine. It's the indicator lights on the controller that are intermittent.........with or without the trailer being hooked up.
hugs, Brandi