willald wrote:
chadsalt wrote:The difference between a cheap timer controller and a proportional Prodigy/P3 is that in an emergency the proportional controller is capable of sending full power to the brakes immediately. The cheap controller sends the same "power ramp up over a set time" even in an emergency, not good when you need full brake power. While a cheap controller is certainly better than nothing, I wont use one.
Exactly right, chad. I think it oughta be illegal, to sell those cheap 'power ramp up' brake controllers. Not much more than an accident waiting to happen, IMO.
Quote:As for the difference between the $100 and $300, very little. A properly adjusted Prodigy/P3 is almost impossible to beat..
Now, thats where I'll have to disagree. No disrespect intended, 'cause I agree with you on a lot, but until you've used a Brakesmart, you really can't make statements like this. Way too many people that have used both, that will tell a very different story here.
Quote:Yes I have a MaxBrake in my 3/4 ton and I like it, but not enough to go buy another to replace the P3 in my 1/2 ton.
Ahhhh, *NOW* I think I understand why you think there is little difference between the Prodigy type units, and the high end (MaxBrake, Brakesmart) units. If Maxbrake is all you have to determine this on, then yeah, there is not a whole lotta difference, I'd agree.
I have a MaxBrake right now, too. Have a friend thats considering becoming a supplier for Maxbrake, and asked me to test it out, and do a review for it (which I did). While the Maxbrake is indeed a nice controller, it cannot hold a candle to the Brakesmart (and remember, I've towed with both). Biggest thing that hurts the Maxbrake: Lack of any way to dial in/configure any initial braking whatsoever.
Sooo, yes, there is a BIG difference between the $100 type Prodigy units, and a unit like the Brakesmart. Now, as to whether or not the difference is worth all the extra $$ and installation effort: Only the individual can make that decision for themself.
Will
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