Side by Side Comparison of: Reese Towpower vs Tekonsha

works great now the RV stops the truck completely adjustable for as much or little braking as I need

simple easy to use brake controller. Works great.

This brake controller looks really nice and it was fairly easy to install with the wiring harness.

WORKED LIKE A CHARM FOR MY 2002 EXPLORER

I use this on a Nissan Pathfinder (2012). It was super easy to install and made a huge difference towing my trailer with a car loaded on top. Great product.

This brake controller works very well. I've had it for over a year and it has worked flawlessly. The variable braking function works perfectly and allows you to set your braking force to exactly how much you want. The display is easy to see day or night and is just bright enough but does not interfere with night vision. It comes with a standard U-bracket and a unique variable ball mount which allows for mounting any way you want. Looks good on my dash and compliments my jeep interior (new model). This is a high quality unit that you can trust to work

Cannot say enough about how this makes trailing a heavy load not only easier, but safer! Would never consider towing our closed 26 foot trailer without this again. Made all the difference in the world. Even helped with pushing going down the mountains of Asheville NC which can be a nerve wracking drive. A little bit of playing around with the number to set it on, just drove around town a bit to see what number we would set it to. Slows you and your haul quickly by activating trailer brakes.

Proportional controllers are the only way to go... I just put this in my truck and it's amazing. If you're still using one of the old/cheap non-porportinal controllers... you need to buy this now. It really works great. You can be just using just a bit of brakes to bleed off some speed and then gradually press down on the peddle and it will gradually increase voltage. It's quite impressive. It's easily adjustable and easy to setup. I can set my brakes twice as high as I used to with my old controller and know that if I get in an emergency my trailer is going to put some serious brakes on instantly.

I really wanted the OEM brake controller for my Ram 1500 because it integrated with the dash display and mounted in the dash. But when I found out it would cost in excess of $500.00 I decided to look elsewhere. The Tekonsha had good ratings and for a fraction of th price of the OEM controller. It took twenty minutes to install with the proper adapter and works like a dream. Mounted above the drivers right knee it is easy to use and unobtrusive.

Works great, I purchased the adapter for my type of truck and watched a few youtube vids no problem.(I love youtube there's got to be a video that will tell you not to get married to your first wife and if your under 25 you should watch it:-) The unit told me that I was not connected the first time I plugged into bumper plug (great) and was fully on the job after 100 feet of movement. Adjusted to correct load and this has worked without fail. Make sure to install on the lower dash where you can easily reach and see display. Zip tie cables out of your legs/feet way and your all set.

Arrived quickly in perfect shape. I also purchased the adapter cable for my 1998 Ford F150 XLT 5.4 liter. This brake plugged right into the under dash plug port using the adapter cable I also purchased. The electronic brake module worked perfectly and was surprisingly easy to use the first time out. Simple and easy to follow instructions are included. Has a mount bracket for easy mount just about anywhere within reach of the driver.

This mounted into my 2003 Tundra easily. Instructions were clear. Connectors mated perfectly. Mounted it low on the dash above the driver's right knee (USA) such that it does not interfere with the driver's legs or feet. Have not tried towing with it yet but I can attest that when connected and powered up it did not have any ill effects on the existing braking system. Looks smart. Took about an hour to install. I provided about a dozen 12" tie wraps to secure all the wiring up under the dash.

Only used once or twice a month, but it seems to work reasonably well.

been working fine for a couple years

Worked great once I figured out how to use it. Had to watch a UTube video to understand it. Its a low end version but it has a low end price so that it fine. Memory, less sensitive adjustments would all be nice.

Easy to install just didn't know that it doesn't come with the plug for the unit to the factory harness but wasn't a big deal and no problem had lot's of installation instructions

Works good but i didnt find the way to invert the display when is install it up side down

Works for me. Better value. First controller, but I can't imagine what an expensive one would do that this one doesn't do. Maybe just last longer... I pulled a very heavy 27 ft travel trailer (2 axels) with my 2008 Tundra about 1600 miles this last week and it worked great. Its easy to adjust how much brakes you want applied to the trailer.Easy to install also. But mainly because I bought a "Curt Manufacturing 51360 Brake Control Wiring Harness" to go with it. Made installation a lot easier. I just wired the one end to this unit and the other end plugged right in to my tundra.

VERY helpful in towing my 14ft trailer across the US & Canada to Alaska. Def made a difference in braking.

Works great! Appeared much smaller that the NICER P2 or P3 controllers (way more advanced), which also work with hydraulic brakes. (not the one I purchased) But I needed (wanted) a unit to fit in a tight place and with a little cutting on vehicle IT FITS as hoped. Definitely much easier than trying to wire in a factory break controller that wasn't pre-wired at the factory. Thank you!

Easy to install and worked well this week with both empty trailer and loaded trailer after adjusting setup. Only negative is that adjustment wheel recessed and is a little dificult to make fine adjustments.

From NY to FL 2008 F150 pulling a 34' TT using this and a blue ox 1k lb WD. Rarely had any squirrelly over-braking (twice that I can remember from the trip). Very pleased.

After laying down more warp into my brake rotors than Sulu on the Enterprise, I knew it was time to put trailer brakes on my truck. Based on reviews, I rolled the dice on the Tekonsha 90160 Primus (which, by the way, would be a really great name for the next Transformer robot) and screwed it to my Superduty's dashboard.The wiring was made easy by the Ford's existing harness taped underneath the dash, but the Tekonsha came with a very good wiring diagram regardless. After hooking it up and adjusting it to the trailer, it seems to work very well and goes about its job with magnanimity and good humor. The only drawback I can dwell on is the red LED display; the controller has to be at a very specific angle to see the numbers completely, and at the bottom of the dash, I can't read the top line of the LEDs, even when the device is tilted as far up as it can go. However, I refuse to be a whiny bitch about that too much as the damned thing works just fine.SIDEBAR: A red LED? What is this, 1984?

OK, I'm old fashion. I remember when brake controllers screwed right into the master cylinder making them follow the braking force of the truck brakes perfectly. I searched and searched and searched for one of those and they no longer make them (I guess when they came out with ABS it made porting into the master cylinder not really work any more). So I ordered this one and put it in my '69 GMC. It works much better than expected. much better than other aftermarket brake controllers I've had experience with. It doesn't work as well as the old fashion ones I described above and doesn't work quite as well as the integrated one that came in my '10 F150 so I don't give it five stars, but that's a little high expectation. The integrated ones talk directly with the truck computer and there's no way an aftermarket one can do that so I guess this controller gets as high marks as an aftermarket controller can get. Overall very happy

it ok

Good price initially, but the led readout is not working properly, after one trip with the camper. Controller still works, just hard to figure the setting.

Works well. I thought I could mount it upside down and have numbers display correct. Guess maybe not?

Worked OK but not as powerful as the one I have on my other truck. I like the strength meter and the indicator that it is connected to the trailer brakes. I used it with a tandem axle trailer with a 3,600 pickup. Touchy until the rust is scrubbed off the trailer brake drums.

did not fit

The mounting systems for this could have used a little more thought. I have to tighten it about 2 times a month so it is not flopping around. It does to a good job controlling my breaks.

can't get it to show that it is connected. Checked everything with a light and it shows it all works, but can't get the N.C. to go off.Any help would be great.

Returned it because it said adapter connector but wouldn't fit my Toyota

It seams good, have a toy-hauler popup and it didn't seam to provide the breaking power or affect as thought it should. With that said, I have yet to blow apart the trailer brakes to see if the previous owners over greased the hubs and loaded the shoes and drums full of grease. Therefore, only three starts for now until I can inspect the trailer breaks. Impart because even maxed out, the trailer would skid the tires empty, which is BS !!! I have barrow my buddies 25-ft box trailer for a project and it will lock up the trailer tires with full load.

came through with spring broken, you made right, also didn't have pigtail

This device works alright after it's set up for the trailer you are using. I would not buy again however because the blue button on top that is the boost selector falls down and into the housing any time you press it. This is a pain since I then have to take apart to put the button back in place. I've done this a handful of times over the span of a few months.

The blue button fails often. The unit works well but is very cheaply built. I would look for something else.

The product ad said compatible with the wiring harness supplied with my 2005 f150.Not true. The plug is different and so are the wire colors.I would like to splice in to my truck harness but how if colors don't match.eor notxample ..my harness has 5 wires red green blue white and brownYour unit has 4 wires red black blue and white Now how do i splice all this ? Not too happy here..I was all set for a labor day camping trip with my trailer and now can't go Not to mention being called stupid by my wife for ordering the thing.

The unit was damaged in shipment. The package did not protect the unit. Pieces of the lense fell out of the package when it was opened. Notified the supplier, STP Liguidators, and they were going to credit my account. I can cross this supplier off my list.

Easy install IF you buy the harness .. The harness that came from the factory with my Chevy Avalanche is not for the amature installer to figure out ..hauling a light 13' trailer about 2500 lbs and both settings at max and at the 25 miles an hour that is receded to do any adjustments... It was veeeeerry soft .. It does stop eventually but I don't imagine it would be any help on s heavier trailer . I thought that at even half way bring do light it would be locking the wheel .. Not sure if it's the quality of the unit or that's the way it's supposed to perform cause it's my very first unit I ever tried of it might take time to " break in ".. Who knows ..

I had to and the first one back, and the replacement is not working properly now. The button on the top gets stuck and it messes up your settings. I would not buy again.

At least that's the assessment. Two years normal use, maybe 25-30 trips. Would connect at start-up and show meter / B1, but then short and show "n.c.". Replaced with a new controller and brakes working fine so far.

Showed up with the side toggle dial "pushed" inside the brake control box ...Ruined a family camping trip sense now it's AFTER the weekend before the replacement shows up...Thanks Reese TowPower

It can't read upside down like it said in item description

This is the second Reese Towpower 74378 Pilot Brake Controller I have purchased in the last year. The first quit working after 4 months. I contacted the manufacturer and followed their instructions to send it back since it was under warranty. I have yet to receive a reply or replacement. I bought the second one on Feb. 16, 2016 since I was already wired for this controller and last week (8/7/16) it went bad. I just sent an email to the manufacturer since this one is also under warranty, but will not rely on this product any more. I have just purchased a different brand as a replacement. I cannot recommend this product based on my experience. Both purchases were done on Amazon.

Was sold to me as an all included purchase. Description said I would be able to plug right in. This was not the case and had to go to 6 other stores to find the adaptor that I needed.

This is NOT plug and play. It represents that it is, however, it is not. An additional $20 must be spent on a harness....

It didn't come with any way to mount itNo braket , no screws and the package looked like it got roughed up in the back alley then taped back together spend a little more money and get a better one!

Some items should be allowed to return past 30 days...ie-brake controller for trailer. I took the trailer out with installed controller. The brakes didn't seem to work well. So I take it to a garage and they tell me the controller is not delivering enough volts to activate the brakes on my trailer. I've had it for about 6 weeks and it cost me money at the mechanic shop to tell me this! It takes time to test, try-out and check certain items. Please contact me and let me return or exchange the brake controller!

This product arrived and did not work. However, you could only return it for up to thirty days so I can not get a refund. NOT HAPPY!

we have been working with the manufacture on this product and after receiving a replacement unit, the replacement unit still is not working properly.....

The display has slipped down and is obstructed. The screen is hard to read. Very disapointed.

Make sure you get the right part you are looking for. They rip you off with paying for their shipping, a 20 percent restocking fee and your shipping costs upon return. It cost me 75 dollars between all three of these. Buyer Beware

When I had this part installed it didn't work at all, it was defective and I had to purchase another one locally. Now I find out it is past the return date, but a product like this should have some kind of guarantee or warranty. What can I do to resolve this issue?