FEATURED SUPPLIER TIME-ACTIVATED BRAKE CONTROLLERS: When depressing the brake pedal in a tow vehicle, the brake controller generates an output signal that increases over a period of time, applying braking power at a pre-determined fixed rate that is NOT proportional to the pressure applied to the brake pedal. Your trailer will slow down at the same rate and with the same intensity every time. Some time-activated brake controllers have a SYNC feature which can increase or decrease the braking speed delivered to the trailer brakes by adjusting the “+” or “-” settings. Time-activated electric brake controllers are easy to install, user friendly, and can be mounted in the tow vehicle in any direction. LIFE’S A JOURNEY. STOP OFTEN. Article by Brian Danz Trailer brakes are essential components for your safety and the safety of your RV. The brake controller is responsible for activating the brakes on your trailer when you want to stop. Features and functions - including the number of brakes or axels a brake controller can power - vary depending on the style of controller you choose. While there are many options on the market today, they all fall into two main categories: Time-Activated and Proportional. Let’s review these two types of brake controllers. PROPORTIONAL BRAKE CONTROLLERS: Proportional brake controllers determine the vehicle’s rate of deceleration and apply the trailer’s brake to match. Proportional brake controllers will only deliver the amount of power to the trailer’s brakes as needed: less when stopping slowly; more in an emergency stop. (See chart to the right) Proportional brake controllers provide a smooth braking response, especially when the trailer being towed is a lot heavier than the tow vehicle, like with an RV or livestock trailer. Proportional controllers are also easy to install and user friendly, although it is necessary to mount them in the direction of travel. SLOW STOP - PROPORTIONAL CONTROLLER EMERGENCY STOP - PROPORTIONAL CONTROLLER TIME-ACTIVATED BRAKE CONTROLLER PERFORMANCE 22
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