# What type of Brake Controller for a 2003 Honda CRV?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-brake-controller-for-a-2003-honda-crv/64583>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 11, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-brake-controller-for-a-2003-honda-crv/64583 "2011-05-11T00:15:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![AndyB1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@AndyB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyB1)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-brake-controller-for-a-2003-honda-crv/64583/1 "2011-05-11T00:15:21Z")

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I need to install a Brake controller to operate the electric brakes on a new pop up trailer I am purchasing. I noticed there are 2 different types. 1 is called a “proportional brake controller” the other is called a “time based controller”.

Which one should be used ? the trailer only weighs 1400 lbs and will be used infrequently.

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**Author:** ![NYTDIxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5fc32e/32.png) [@NYTDIxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYTDIxx)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-brake-controller-for-a-2003-honda-crv/64583/2 "2011-05-11T00:57:22Z")

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My personal preference has always been proportional. Have you talked to a RV / trailer sales installer shop mechanic? What did they tell / advise you?