I have a 2010 F250...question, with the integrated brake controller, will that work on my boat trailer that has electric over hydraulic??? Some say yes, some say no... Do I need to install a Tekonsha P3 to run those brakes and disconnect the factory controller??? My trailer is currently in Green Bay, WI, so I can't try it out...
Thanks!!
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04-23-2010 04:10 PM
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04-23-2010 08:59 PMDepends on the actuator on the trailer. Mine works with some trailers but I bought a Draw Tite controller that works with all brands. My in dash unit also kept flashing trailer disconnected when I hit the brakes.
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04-24-2010 09:51 AM
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04-23-2010 10:16 PM
Do not know, if no answer by the first of the week let me know and I can look it up.
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04-24-2010 10:54 PM
if it is electric and the circuit is properly wired and it worked with an aftermarket controller. then yes there should be no problems. they work the same way and the system is superior to any other system.
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04-25-2010 09:35 AM
Fixxxer is right, should work fine.
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04-25-2010 06:20 PMNot always Bill. I have had problems where it would work but not properly. I have also noticed a delay with the OEM controller. The aftermarket controller doesn't have that delay.
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04-25-2010 06:56 PM
Fixxer, the trailer is not straight electric, it is electric over hydraulic and I know a regular add on brake controller will not work, you need one specifically for the electric/hydraulic. That is why I have the Tekonsha P3.
Problem I am seeing is if I have to install my controller is where to put it. there is no good place that I can see in the truck...
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04-25-2010 08:59 PM
And with the tow command there is no harness to tie into. Just give it a shot. It should run it no problem. it is such an awesome system. would be silly if it did not work.
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04-26-2010 08:06 AM
If your controller on your trailer is a Brakerite brand, you may need to add this adaptor to the trailer.
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/...ite-sd-adapter
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04-29-2010 03:56 AMI have tow command wih a brakerite unit on my trailer. I tow with a F-450 and a F-350. Both trucks have tow command and It works great! No adaptor. The disconnect light comes on when your ground on your trailer is faulty. The unit must have a good ground..not through the ball.
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05-15-2010 10:02 AM
Well, my boat FINALLY came home after being gone for 6 weeks and after they backed my boat into my building, I backed my truck up to it and hooked up the wiring. it recognized the trailer, but I did not take it anywhere, just left it in the building. So far, so good!!
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05-15-2010 10:02 AM
Tow command rocks! hope it works 100% for you
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