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Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Control

Tekonsha

Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Control

★★★★½ 8.9k reviews

Top-rated proportional brake controller with boost and gain settings, self-leveling accelerometer, and digital display. Controls up to 4 axles.

From $159 🛒 Amazon
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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller

REDARC

REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller

★★★★½ 1.9k reviews

Dual-mode trailer brake controller: proportional mode for smooth highway braking and user-controlled mode for off-road or slippery conditions on 1–3 axle trailers.

From $199 🛒 Amazon
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CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Bluetooth Trailer Brake Controller

CURT

CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Bluetooth Trailer Brake Controller

★★★★ 3.2k reviews

Plug-in proportional brake controller pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth — adjust brake gain, sensitivity, and manual override from the CURT app without under-dash wiring.

From $95 🛒 Amazon
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CURT 51190 Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller

CURT

CURT 51190 Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller

★★★★ 1.9k reviews

Permanent under-dash Bluetooth proportional brake controller — cleaner install than plug-in units, pairs to the CURT app for app-based adjustment and a manual override button.

From $88 🛒 Amazon
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Hayes 81725 Syncronizer Trailer Brake Controller

Hayes

Hayes 81725 Syncronizer Trailer Brake Controller

★★★★ 2.6k reviews

Time-delayed brake controller with universal mounting angle and simple 4-wire hookup — reliable entry-level control for single and tandem-axle trailers.

From $34 🛒 Amazon
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Timilge Proportional Trailer Brake Controller

Timilge

Timilge Proportional Trailer Brake Controller

★★★★ 1.5k reviews

Plug-in proportional brake controller with LED screen display supporting 1–4 axle trailers, boost mode for faster brake response, and smooth stop technology.

From $39 🛒 Amazon
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CURT 51200 Echo in-Line Bluetooth Brake Controller

CURT

CURT 51200 Echo in-Line Bluetooth Brake Controller

★★★★ 876 reviews

Proportional brake controller with Bluetooth smartphone connection for wireless gain adjustments, real-time monitoring, and multiple trailer profiles from the cab.

From $89 🛒 Amazon
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

Tekonsha

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 4.8k reviews

The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 is a proportional brake controller that senses your vehicle's deceleration and applies trailer brakes accordingly for smooth, safe stops. Its pendulum-free accelerometer technology works regardless of mounting angle, making installation flexible.

From $109 🛒 Amazon
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Dexter Electric-Over-Hydraulic Brake Controller KE70

Dexter

Dexter Electric-Over-Hydraulic Brake Controller KE70

★★★★ 387 reviews

The Dexter KE70 is a time-delayed electric brake controller designed for straightforward, reliable operation on trailers with 1 to 4 axles of electric brakes. It features a simple rotary dial for sensitivity adjustment and a manual override button for emergency stops.

From $149 🛒 Amazon
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Lippert Spectrum Proportional Brake Controller

Lippert

Lippert Spectrum Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 612 reviews

The Lippert Spectrum is a proportional brake controller featuring a clean digital display and accelerometer-based sensing that applies brakes in proportion to vehicle deceleration. It supports up to 4 axles and mounts at any angle without calibration.

From $129 🛒 Amazon
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Bulldog Winch Time-Delayed Brake Controller

Bulldog Winch

Bulldog Winch Time-Delayed Brake Controller

★★★★ 289 reviews

The Bulldog Winch time-delayed brake controller is a budget-friendly, straightforward unit for RVers towing trailers with 1 to 4 axles of electric brakes. It features a simple digital display and slide-style sensitivity control for quick adjustments.

From $49 🛒 Amazon
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Pro Proportional Brake Controller

Tekonsha

Tekonsha Primus IQ Pro Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 1.9k reviews

The Tekonsha Primus IQ Pro is an upgraded proportional brake controller featuring a larger backlit display, improved accelerometer sensitivity, and a sleek low-profile design. It handles up to 4 axles and includes Tekonsha's signature easy-calibration setup.

From $139 🛒 Amazon
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Draw-Tite 5504 Activator IV Electronic Brake Control

Draw-Tite

Draw-Tite 5504 Activator IV Electronic Brake Control

★★★★½ 289 reviews

Draw-Tite's Activator IV is a time-delayed proportional brake controller with a bright digital display, simple gain controls, and support for up to 4 axles of trailer brakes.

From $52 🛒 Amazon
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Hopkins Agility 47294 Plug-In Simple Brake Control

Hopkins

Hopkins Agility 47294 Plug-In Simple Brake Control

★★★★ 420 reviews

The Hopkins Agility uses proportional technology and five on-the-fly sensitivity settings so you can dial in braking force based on trailer weight and road conditions without pulling over.

From $55 🛒 Amazon
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

Tekonsha

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 4.8k reviews

The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 is a proportional brake controller that senses your tow vehicle's deceleration and applies trailer brakes in direct proportion, providing smooth, natural stops. It features a large backlit display and self-leveling technology that eliminates the need for precise mounting angles.

From $119 🛒 Amazon
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Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator Controller K71-750-00

Dexter

Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator Controller K71-750-00

★★★★ 612 reviews

Dexter's K71-750-00 is a time-delayed brake controller designed for trailers with electric drum brakes, offering straightforward installation and reliable performance for lighter towing setups. It provides adjustable gain and a manual override slide for testing and emergency braking.

From $89 🛒 Amazon
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Hayes Performance Systems Syncronizer II Brake Controller

Hayes

Hayes Performance Systems Syncronizer II Brake Controller

★★★★ 987 reviews

The Hayes Syncronizer II is a proportional brake controller that uses an internal pendulum to sense braking force and deliver smooth, proportional response to your trailer's electric brakes. It supports up to four axles and mounts easily under the dash with the included hardware.

From $99 🛒 Amazon
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REDARC Tow-Pro Classic Electric Brake Controller

REDARC

REDARC Tow-Pro Classic Electric Brake Controller

★★★★½ 1.1k reviews

The REDARC Tow-Pro Classic is an Australian-engineered proportional brake controller known for its tiny knob-style head unit that installs flush in the dash or console, keeping your cab uncluttered. It uses an internal inertial sensor and delivers proportional braking for 1 to 3 axle trailers.

From $159 🛒 Amazon
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CURT 51110 Spectrum Proportional Brake Controller

CURT

CURT 51110 Spectrum Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 2.4k reviews

The CURT Spectrum is a proportional brake controller with a sleek touchpad interface and real-time brake output display, giving you precise visual feedback on how hard your trailer brakes are working at any moment. It self-calibrates automatically at startup and supports 1 to 4 axle trailers.

From $129 🛒 Amazon
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

Tekonsha

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★½ 8.4k reviews

The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 is a proportional brake controller that senses vehicle motion and applies trailer brakes in proportion to tow vehicle braking force. It features a large, backlit LCD display and simple plug-and-play installation on most vehicles.

From $119 🛒 Amazon
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Controller — Time-Delayed

Dexter

Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Controller — Time-Delayed

★★★★ 1.9k reviews

Dexter's time-delayed brake controller is a compact, budget-friendly unit that applies a preset level of braking power to trailer brakes whenever the tow vehicle slows. It supports up to 4 brake assemblies and mounts easily under the dash.

From $49 🛒 Amazon
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Bulldog Winch Proportional Brake Controller

Bulldog Winch

Bulldog Winch Proportional Brake Controller

★★★★ 612 reviews

The Bulldog Winch proportional brake controller uses an internal pendulum sensor to apply trailer brakes in proportion to tow vehicle deceleration, delivering smooth and consistent stopping performance. It supports up to 4 axles and features a bright LED display.

From $89 🛒 Amazon
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Hayman Reese Trailer Breakaway Kit with Brake Controller

Hayman Reese

Hayman Reese Trailer Breakaway Kit with Brake Controller

★★★★½ 943 reviews

This Hayman Reese breakaway kit includes a self-contained battery-powered brake controller that automatically engages trailer brakes if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. Required by law in most states for trailers with electric brakes.

From $55 🛒 Amazon
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System

Roadmaster

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System

★★★★½ 1.3k reviews

The Roadmaster InvisiBrake is a completely self-contained supplemental braking system for flat-towed vehicles, requiring no interior installation in the dinghy car. It installs permanently and applies the towed vehicle's own brakes proportionally whenever the motorhome brakes.

From $599 🛒 Amazon
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Why CURT 51110 Spectrum Proportional Brake Controller?

Proportional controllers sense deceleration and apply trailer brakes in proportion to how hard you're stopping — smoother stops, less brake wear, safer driving. The CURT Spectrum is the go-to at this price point: clear display, easy calibration, works with any trailer.