Trailer Brake Controller questions

   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #21  
Another is the Brakesmart controller. A little spendy but probably closest to Ford's factory controller. The Brakesmart measures the hydraulic pressure at the master cylinder. Thus, the more you apply the brakes the harder it brakes the trailer. Very little adjustment needed.
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #22  
Brakesmart, Jordan, Prodigy, in that order. I've got a Jordan in my truck for now.
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #23  
Who would ever think that V.W. would ever have put a V-10 under the hood. sure looks like a nice ride.
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #24  
I wouldn't want to be in your shoes when she comes home. How can you compare a VW anything to a Volvo convertible?? You are going to need Homeland Security to protect your butt when she gets home.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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#25  
Junkman wrote <font color="red"> I wouldn't want to be in your shoes when she comes home. How can you compare a VW anything to a Volvo convertible?? You are going to need Homeland Security to protect your butt when she gets home....
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First off this is my vehicle not hers. Secondly during the entire time I had the Volvo C70 she probalby drove it less than a dozen days. But to be honest, the VW has a much nicer interior than the Volvo and that came as a big surprise to me. The Volvo is nice in a very functional way, but as nice as they are, they lack little trim pieces that would go beyond function. The nicely equipped but NOT fully loaded VW Touareg is now parked next to the lovely Mrs_Bob's fully loaded top of the line Volvo XC90 and I think the Touareg is nicer inside!


Red Rocker wrote <font color="blue"> Brakesmart, Jordan, Prodigy, in that order. I've got a Jordan in my truck for now. </font>

I've been cruising the VW forums over this topic and find that there is apparently a problem with the Prodigy where it doesn't seem to get along with the electronics of the Touareg. It has been recommended NOT to use the Prodigy because it won't play nice, it runs with scissors, and talks back too. The Jordan has been recommended several times so I'm going to dig more into that unit to see what I can find out.
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #27  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( ...there is apparently a problem with the Prodigy where it doesn't seem to get along with the electronics of the Touareg. It has been recommended NOT to use the Prodigy because it won't play nice, it runs with scissors, and talks back too. )</font>

Bob,
That's a tough one, runs with scissors and talks back! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif And it's not like you can download the right driver for it... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #28  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Junkman,
Oh, let me see... <font color="teal">VW Phaeton...</font>

Those are nice! )</font>


Color: Black Klavierlack
Interior: Petrol w/Classic Sensitive Perforated Leather Seat Trim

Base MSRP†: $ 96,100
Destination Fee: $ 655
Black Klavierlack $ N/C
Gas Guzzler Tax $ 3,000
Chestnut Wood Trim $ 500
Keyless Access $ 500
Electronic Parking Assistance $ 700
Comfort Package $ 1,790
"Klavierlack" High Gloss Finish $ 2,000
Total MSRP: $ 105,745


For a VW??????? I don't think so....... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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#29  
Junkman, my Touareg is not the nicest they make (its got about 2/3rds of the goodies), but it has sensors on the bumpers to help with parking, an air conditioned glove box to cool bottles of wine, auto dimming exterior mirrors, a talking navigation system, a radio that mutes when the phone rings, syncronized mirror motors, and just about every adustable setting can be customized to my tastes so the stereo starts up at a the volume it was at, or at a preselected maximum, depending on my choice, the footwell lights can be set to 10%, 20%, etc. The remote can be programed to open one door, all door, or the doors and hatchback. And there are a lot of details that are nice like the little sliding drawer under the passenger's seat to store a handgun, or the slide up shades that retract into both rear doors to shade the rear passengers, don't forget about the 4 zone heat/AC control, and the 5 sun visors for the front passengers to block the sun from just about any angle you can imagine. Adjustable air ride suspension, dual locking differentials are available, but I only have the rear locking differentail on my Toureg. And if you are a power junkie, you can get a V10 diesel with something north of 650 pounds of torque!


ANYONE . . . is the Brakesmart unit available to purchase? It looks like the best unit I have found, but I can't find it for sale. I would say the Jordan Ultima is also better looking than the Prodigy, but I'd spring the big bucks for the Brakesmart if I can find one.
 
   / Trailer Brake Controller questions #30  
One that I have not seen mentioned is the Reese controller. I have the least expensive unit, the Brakeman. It worked well on my F-250 and now my F-150. I towed a 5,000 lb camper with no probs at all.
 

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