059-A38-00 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMPATIBILITY GUIDELINES
Trailer Brakes for DX Series Electric/Hydraulic Actuator

Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controllers
Vehicle Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Compatibility
Time Based Controllers

These are typically the low-cost brake controller options with limited

braking control and diagnostics. Although they will still brake the trailer,

they are not as effective as inertia based controllers. The DX Series E/H

Actuator system can work with a timed-based controller, however the

brake control is not optimized and will likely result in poor performance.

Dexter recommends that an inertia based controller is used with the

DX Series E/H Actuator system, NOT time-based brake controllers.
Ford®

GMC®

Chevy®

Dodge®

Toyota®

Nissan®
Inertia Based Controllers

The majority of controllers on the market offer an inertia sensor as control.

This allows the sensor to base its braking control level on the tow vehicles

stopping inertia. Therefore, lighter braking on the vehicle will not result in

heavy braking on the trailer. Matching of braking levels on the trailer and

tow vehicle are achieved more easily, resulting in a more effective and

comfortable stopping.
High Confidence**

High Confidence - 2017 and newer with adapter*

High Confidence - 2017 and newer with adapter*

High Confidence**

High Confidence

Untested
Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller Compatibility

Manufacturer
Curt™
Dexter has sought to test with as many of the available aftermarket inertia

based brake controllers as possible, to ensure compatibility of the trailer

brake controller operation with the DX Series E/H Actuator system. This

guideline outlines the controllers which have been tested and the resulting

compatibility.
Dexter®

Draw-Tite®
Vehicle Integrated Trailer Brake Controllers

Typically vehicle integrated controllers have more advanced brake control

and diagnostics. Inertia is often the main brake control parameter.

Additional signals such as vehicle ABS active, driver braking level and

vehicle brake modeling can be used to further adjust the brake signal level.
Hayes

Hayman Reese®
If the electric brake controller is not satisfied with the DX Series E/H

Actuator internal load simulator, an K58-036-00 compatibility adapter

can be installed by the user.
Hopkins®

RedArc®
BRAKE CONTROLLER AND VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS CONTINUALLY

UPDATE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE AS ISSUES ARE FOUND, OR AS

NEW FUNCTIONALITY IS ADDED. THESE UPDATES ARE NOT OPENLY

PUBLISHED AND DX SERIES E/H ACTUATOR SHOULD BE TESTED WITH

NEW BRAKE CONTROLLER MODELS AS THEY ARE DISCOVERED.
Tekonsha®
Aftermarket Brake Controllers

Model

Echo™ Mobile Trailer Brake

Controller (51180)

Reflex™ (51130)

Spectrum™ (51170)

TriFlex™ (51140)

DX2 Predator® (058-008-00)

I-command (5535)

G2 Brake Boss® (81792BB)**

Energize III+® (81742B)

Genesis® (HA81790)

CompactIQ® (8508700)

Agility™ (HM81742B)

InSIGHT™ (47297)

Tow-Pro Elite (EBRH-ACCv2)

Envoy (9040)

Primus™ IQ (90160)

Prodigy P2® (90885)

Prodigy P3® (90195)

Sentinel (9055)

Voyager® (9030)
Compatible

Yes, except DX

serial number

prefixes TCV,

TCB, and CBH

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes, except DX

serial number

prefixes TCV,

TCB, and CBH

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No
*Must use K58-036-00 adapter for compatibility. Use of adapter on

GMC/Chevrolet vehicles produced prior to 2017 is not recommended.

**Set brake controller to E/H or EOH mode, see owner’s manual for

specific instructions.
©2021 Dexter Axle Company | www.dexteraxle.com
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