Part 1 - STOPPING IS NOT OPTIONAL

Part 2 - THE BRAKE CONTROLLER

Part 3 - Myth #1: Brake controllers that tap into the brake line or cable to the brake pedal are the only type that can stop ahead of the trailer

Part 4 - Myth #2: Proportional braking is the key to smooth trailer braking

Part 5 - Myth #3: RVers are simply stuck with inadequate trailer braking

Part 6 - Ease of use and functionality

The upgrade to the TruControl™ brake controller resulted in smoother braking along with an amperage increase from 9.8 Amps to 14.3 Amps. The wiring upgrade resulted in an additional 1.1 Amps for a total of 15.44 Amps. The maximum amperage possible with the 4 brake system and the TruControl™ is 18 Amps. This means that I'm using 85% of TruControl's™ maximum output. We could eliminate one connection if we ran the 10AWG wire directly from the plug to the 4 brake wires, but the trouble and cost would not likely give us much benefit. Unless brake magnet manufacturers change their wiring and someone figures out a way to connect a truck to a trailer without a 7-way plug, we've gone about as far as we can go. The good news is that we removed the brake controller as the major contributor to electric brake inefficiency.

Upgrade your trailer brake controller to the TruControl™ before paying a lot of money for a hydraulic system. For another small cost, you can also upgrade your wiring. Our testing shows that these two upgrades provide better braking than even the most expensive hydraulic systems.