gcwvr? and brake controlers.

[divorced]

What letters (gcwr? gvwr?) is for the weight of the truck, trailer, and the junk on the trailer? Does this number assume the use of trailer brakes? I will look on my truck to see what the ratings are once I know what to look for.

Is this controller any good? What is meant by "Features: inertia activated for smooth stops."? Are these easy to install?

 

[rjfguitar]

I am a fan of the Prodigy, dad has one in his burb and it works great.

 

[Burt4x4]

GCWR = Gross Combined Weight Rating = Tow Rig + Loaded Trailer + passengers and all gear. My 2500HD rateing is 22,000

I have found 3 top controllers are the favorites:
BrakeSmart $350
Jordan $150
Prodigy $130

The pricing is just a guess from memory just to give you an idea. ALL 3 hook up to the tow rig differently
BrakeSmart uses Hydrolic pressure by taping into the brake line at the master cylinder.
Jordan uses a cable that attaches to the brake pedal, as you push the brake in the cable gets pulled out of the controler
Prodigy works off cyntrifical force, I for get the term used, pedulum or something like that. Basically works off the force of the rig slowing down. Very easy to install, even easier for me cuz I have a plug under the dash for a brake controler
Good Luck