Tekonsha 9030 Voyager Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers - Compatible with 1-4 Axle Trailers (Check Vehicle Fit) | Perfect for RV, Boat & Utility Trailer Towing Safety

After reading many of the reviews on here, I felt more confident about purchasing it and installing it myself. Some reviews said installed in 10 minutes, others indicated longer. Well I'm embarassed to say how long it took me, but I'm still glad I did it. I'm not a small guy - 6'0 250lbs so twisting and contorting myself to gain access to the under-dash area was a challenge in and of itself. Once I decided on a suitable location - on right side near center column - I begun the work needed. I drive a 2004 Chevy Silverado which has the auxiliary fuse box allowing for "plug-and-play" so I needed to buy separately the appropriate harness. I had a heck of a time drilling the holes throw the steel frame below the dash due to the lack of space and pressure I could apply. Once I did that, the bracket went on fairly easily as did the brake control into the bracket. HOWEVER, I left myself VERY little room on the right side of the bracket - great for being out of the way enough to drive, not so great to fasten the bracket to the control. I do not own an angle socket - although I will be getting one, and OF COURSE, I could not find my 1/4" (I think) open-end wrench. So I used a socket and a crescent to tighten the screws into the control. Piece of advice - screw the screws into (and out of) the control before mounting it to the bracket - this primes the plastic holes and makes it much easy to install once it's in bracket. I was worried about installing the controller on the wrong angle but there is a wide range of acceptance (20-70 degrees, maybe?). So installation was conceptually easy, just a physical challenge. I would do it again because the savings are very worth it. So far I've only pulled the trailer (22' double axle 3500lbs) about 10 miles from storage to home but the brake worked flawlessly after following the adjustment directions.If you are semi-handy with tools, this is the way to go. Great brake control, simple to use, effective.