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Old 07-02-2017, 06:33 PM   #1
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Brake controller

We will be getting a car dolly with brakes and will require a brake controller . Any recommendations ?

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Old 07-02-2017, 08:52 PM   #2
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You can get a car dolly with surge brakes which doesn't require a controller.
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Old 07-02-2017, 08:58 PM   #3
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You can get a car dolly with surge brakes which doesn't require a controller.


I looked at the surge brake route but the cost is 1K more plus $300.00 for shipping . Electric brakes , no charge for shipping ( I will pick up 1 hour from house . Controller less than $100 .
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Old 07-02-2017, 09:31 PM   #4
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I installed one of these. I like the flexibility of the components and not being stuck on limited places/ways to install the others. I had asked here if anyone else had tried but no takers. I have mine installed but have yet to use. Thx. Dennis.

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Old 07-02-2017, 10:48 PM   #5
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I looked at the surge brake route but the cost is 1K more plus $300.00 for shipping . Electric brakes , no charge for shipping ( I will pick up 1 hour from house . Controller less than $100 .
Thks for the reply !
Not sure what you are buying but a Master Tow 80 with surge brakes is only about 200.00 more than the 80 with electric brakes. I would question any dolly where surge brakes are 1K more than electric brakes.
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Old 07-02-2017, 11:12 PM   #6
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I will be getting a Stehl tow car dolly for $1325.00 . Controller is about $40.00 .
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Old 07-07-2017, 03:24 PM   #7
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A $40 brake controller? That is extremely cheap. The last one I installed on a PU was almost $100.
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