Brake Controller needed/

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billb1981
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Brake Controller needed/

#1 Post by billb1981 » Sat May 23, 2015 4:49 pm

We picked up our Lowe SF214 today. When I was talking to the dealer, he said we don't need a brake controller.....I'm still wondering. I have checked on ford forums, but thought I'd ask people that actually pull their boat. We ended up getting a tandem axle trailer with surge brakes on one axle. I'm currently pulling it with a 2011 Ford Explorer (with towing package, max 5,000 lbs.) He seemed to think I didn't need the controller, but I'm still wondering if we need it. I got the prodigy p3 online, and was trying to figure out if I really need it.

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Ray Jr.
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Re: Brake Controller needed/

#2 Post by Ray Jr. » Sat May 23, 2015 5:06 pm

If it has surge brakes, a controller is not needed. The surge brakes are completely mechanical activated, and the controller is for brakes that are electronically activated
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Re: Brake Controller needed/

#3 Post by RcgTexas » Sat May 23, 2015 5:35 pm

Ray Jr is right, surge brakes are just that, they work when you stop the truck and the trailer surges forward initiating the brakes on the trailer.
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billb1981
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Re: Brake Controller needed/

#4 Post by billb1981 » Sat May 23, 2015 6:57 pm

Thanks for the info! Means I can send back the brake controller and save a little money for fuel.

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