What is the brake controller for

[smp440]

I seen this when I was looking at a alpine coach. Didn't know what it was for



Its at the left of the gauge cluster mounted to the dash. Seen in the first pic, just inside the steering wheel radius at approx 9 o'clock. In the second at approx 10 o'clock.


Thanks

[Mule Skinner]

I have never seen that model of brake controller. If it is an electric brake control, it sends an “adjustable” voltage back to (generally) a 7 pin trailer plug at the rear of your rig. Trailers over 2000 lbs +/- have electric brakes. For example my 10,000 lb car trailer.
The reason I mentioned “adjustable” voltage is because the brake controler will have a thumb wheel or knob to increase or decrease the voltage to fine tune the braking force of the trailer.

[smp440]

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

I have never seen that model of brake controller. If it is an electric brake control, it sends an “adjustable” voltage back to (generally) a 7 pin trailer plug at the rear of your rig. Trailers over 2000 lbs +/- have electric brakes. For example my 10,000 lb car trailer.
The reason I mentioned “adjustable” voltage is because the brake controler will have a thumb wheel or knob to increase or decrease the voltage to fine tune the braking force of the trailer.

I'm pretty sure it's not an electric brake control. However I don't know what it is, so its possible. It may not be for brakes at all now that I'm typing this.

I think there were 2 knobs (not for sure) but one definitely said Boost.

I was curious if it was a control for a toad brake system or some type of boost control for the onboard hydraulic brake system. But it could be for something else.

Any other thoughts? Anyone?

[Martian]

What did the current owner/ dealer say it was?

[smp440]

Originally Posted by Martian

What did the current owner/ dealer say it was?

It was at a lot. No one around that was competent to answer that question.

The second pic is from that MH the first is another I found for sale online so its something popular... At least I figured.. lol

[Old Scout]

Its not OEM so doesn't connect to an Alpine system....could be an "adjustable" control for a towed vehicle aux. brake system but my guess is its for a trailer brake system.

[Dave Fernandez]

Years ago at RV Rallies some aftermarket suspension manufactures offered a steering stabilizer that was adjustable from the dash board. You might want to look at the front steering to see if that what it is.

[c_oneil]

It is a US Gear auxiliary brake controller for a toad. US Gear doesn’t make that system anymore. The knob on top turns up the brake force and the lever on the side manually applies the toad brakes.

[WeBrzn2]

Concur with the US Gear controller, have had 2 of them. Great system, but no longer made.

[smp440]

Originally Posted by c_oneil

It is a US Gear auxiliary brake controller for a toad. US Gear doesn’t make that system anymore. The knob on top turns up the brake force and the lever on the side manually applies the toad brakes.

Thanks for the info!