Subject: Re: [airstream] Brake controllers
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 10:13:49 -0500
From: Pete Goodwin
Reply-To: airstream@airstream.net

Raymond B Baggs wrote:

.....On the new airstreams (99), what is the best kind of brake controllers? ......

Thanks

Ray in Rochester

can't say which is THE BEST, but for our rig ('99 safari 25' and lexus coupe linked with "H") the dealer installed a Tekonsha electric-hydraulic brake control. it requires a "tee" into the rear brake master cylinder and provides good proportional braking on the trailer's electric brakes. i've seen some
remarks on the web regarding the possible incompatibility with abs braking systems, but all works well with this combo. a little practice and accurate adjustment is required for gentle braking at low speeds. for those interested, the model number is 2016 for two and four brake systems and 2017 for six brake systems.

hope this helps,

pete
wbcci #2915
(on our way to melbourne fla from toronto on fri)