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Old 07-15-2013, 10:05 PM
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Hey guys,
My father in law has a 2008 31' Sunnybrook tt that he said I s as much mine as it is his. I've not towed much in my past, but I have. I intend to take it for a week this summer camping (in a 100mile radius) and need a controller.

Should I go aftermarket or buy the factory piece? I am a huge fan of the Ford part sitting flush in the dash and I can get it for $130.
Opinions/experiences?
Thanks in advance.
Jay
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Go with oem, I have it and love it. It works much better than aftermarket and is cleaner install.
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Factory all the way! I've had both on my truck and the integrated is sooo nice.
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Oem one, so nice and easy to use. Probably have to go to dealer and have them flash the computer so it knows it's there though.
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Oem it may cost you a little more but it's worth it.
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I see an OEM one on ebay for $183.19
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For $130, its hard to beat the OEM.
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OEM is intergraded to the truck so go OEM!
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Go with the OEM brake controller just make sure you get one for the right year.
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ordering, thanks fellas! I honestly thought people would say go aftermarket!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300815193361...84.m1497.l2649
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