Finally, in order to control the electric over hydraulic brakes I installed a brake controller in my tow vehicle (2009 V6 Dual Cab Tacoma, 6500lb towing capacity). I wanted it to look as factory as possible so I went with a Redarc Tow Pro Elite. This brake controller is two parts, the actual controller which is mounted somewhere in the vehicle out of sight, and then the control knob to change settings on the controller, which is mounted in a panel knock out. They even have a Tacoma factory sized knock out.
Controller installed inside center console.
Control knob installed.
I sunk a ton of money into the trailer but I'll be moving it A LOT while working on it (I keep the boat at work) so I wanted it to be as safe as possible since I'll be close to the towing capacity of my Tacoma once thing is done and fully loaded. Brakes work amazing, had to dial them down some on the controller because they were pulling my truck backwards too hard when I applied them. Now that they are dialed in I do not even feel the trailer behind me when braking, its awesome.
Hopefully I won't have to do any more trailer work for a few seasons! Next post will be about the actual SeaCraft!