A time-delayed controller is much simpler. These brake controllers detect when you apply the brakes, usually using the same signal your brake lights get, and send a signal to your trailer to apply the ...

Trailer towing used to be simple and straightforward. You’d get a hitch and a simple four-pin trailer wiring kit installed, hook things up, and head out to the ...

As with most electronic things, brake controllers are also getting smaller and more efficient. One case in point is Valley Industries' Odyssey, which is self-leveling, works on one- to four-axle ...

Equipment trailer brake mis-adjustments and failures can dramatically increase stopping distances, resulting in increased chance of collisions or loss of control. Properly maintaining your trailer ...

Mopar is offering a new, factory-backed brake controller for the Jeep Gladiator. It has a suggested retail price of $299 and can be purchased as a stand-alone part. It fits in front of the ...

Valley has introduced the Odyssey II brake controller, featuring new additions that include a user preset button that lets drivers save their brake controller settings v Valley has introduced the ...

Blame it on a misspoken piece of information; blame it on a reconsidered decision; or blame it on the current hyper sensitivity to all things safety related, but the 2014 Toyota Tundra will not get an ...

On any grade of 5 percent or more, Hill Start Assist automatically engages the GMC Sierra’s brakes for 1.5 seconds or until the gas pedal is pressed. This keeps the truck from rolling rearward and ...

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