Tekonsha Time Delayed Brake Control for 1-3 Axle Trailers | TEA80550 | Universal Fitment

Universal Time Delayed Brake Control for 1 to 3 Axle Trailers (80550) by Tekonsha®. Pilot has a dark, smoke lens that is ideal for direct light applications, creating optimum visibility to read the large, two-digit display. Pilot has flexible mounting options and can be installed in any direction. Microprocessor allows you the ability to read the display even when mounted upside down. The Pilot's digital display shows voltage output to the brakes. Unlike timed brake controls that deliver the same power under all braking conditions, Brake Controls use Proportional Technology that senses the type of braking event, and applies appropriate power to the trailer brakes.

State laws vary: you may very well legally tow a trailer weighing as much as 10,000 lbs without trailer brakes in some states. Frankly, that's a terrible idea, regardless of the legality. Other states have laws that require brakes on a trailer weighing only 1,000 lbs. If your trailer has electric brakes installed, the smartest, safest path is to make them operational. For that, you'll need a trailer brake controller. This black box either gradually applies the trailer brakes as you slow down, or actually senses the deceleration rate and proportionally increases the braking action. On most modern tow-rated vehicles, it's an easy wiring job, calling for nothing more than plugging into the wiring harness under dash and near the hitch.

Features:

• Large easy to read dual digital display shows:
• Properly wired control
• Voltage output to brakes (vs. a percentage)
• Connection to trailer
• Dark smoke lens ideal for direct light applications; performs better than red lens
• Protection against short circuit/loss of ground
• Microprocessor allows control to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display
• Standard mounting bracket included with optional ball mount available
• For use on any 12 volt negative ground system
• Plug and Play feature allows quick and easy connection
• Limited lifetime warranty