Anyone have an experience with this wireless brake controller ? Looks very easy and no digging under the dash.

https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90250.html

Tekonsha Brake Controller - 90250

Proportional brake controller operates via radio frequency for simple transfer between multiple cars or trucks. Includes automatic-leveling sensor, boost feature, portable remote and continuous diagnostics. Compatible with multiplex wiring systems.


Features:

• Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
  • Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
  • Activates immediately - no pausing like with time-delayed brake controllers
• Wireless system is perfect for shared trailers and business fleets
  • Remote control lets you operate trailer-mounted power module from cab of any vehicle
• Automatic-leveling ability - internal sensor detects deceleration even if controller is not mounted flat
  • Position within ± 5 degrees of level in the horizontal plane
• 3 Boost levels let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness
• Continuous diagnostic check alerts you to any potential problems
• Integrated safeguards protect your vehicle and trailer
  • Minimizes drain on car battery when not in use
  • Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
• Digital display on remote is easy to read
• Manual override button is built into remote
• No hardwiring necessary for installation
  • 7-Pole connector (sold separately) on trailer plugs into 7-way socket on rear of power module
  • Wire lead on power module plugs into tow vehicle's 7-way connector
    • Connector on your vehicle must have an active 12V (hot) lead
  • Remote control plugs into standard 12V accessory outlet in cab
• Compatible with tow vehicles that have multiplex wiring systems

Specs:

• Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
• Power module dimensions: 10-3/4" long x 4-3/8" wide x 4" tall
• 7-Way cord length: 8'
• Measurement of horizontal mounting holes from center to center: 9-7/8"
• Measurement of vertical mounting holes from center to center: 2"
• Frequency: 3.2 GHz
• Mounting: above or on the side of your trailer's frame rail, within ± 5 degrees of level in the horizontal plane
• Warranty
  • Power module: 15-year limited
  • Power lead: 1-year limited
  • Remote: 5-year limited

 

I've used one since 2013 with our restored vintage 1960 Avion T20 travel trailer ("silver twinkie" like an Airstream), with many different rental tow vehicles - which is another advantage that you can use multiple TVs.

It's basically the same workings as their under dash Prodigy unit, but will keep your Cay's dash clean. Easy to install on your trailer's A-frame or front wall - just follow the directions & keep it clear line of sight to the TV.

I actually prefer to have the handheld controller in my lap if I need to bump the brake boost button - rather than reaching over to the under dash unit button.

Check around for sale because they're always getting discounts. I got mine at eTrailer because theirs was best price at that time ($280 + tx & shpg IIRC).

FYI - this is a great thread for Cay owners who tow -

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...rs-134917.html

Go for it!
Tom
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Great thanks

 

I'm using one right now with my 25ft 4000lb trailer and it's great. It needed to be synced up with another vehicle first (some weird pin-outs on the Cayenne) which confused the tech when I did my research on the unit. However, we got his pickup over connected everything up, synced it. Then used my vehicle and towed many times since. Love that I didn't have to cut into the wiring and can move between any vehicle.

 

So far this wireless brake controller works really well.