Hey John T - I would not even consider a time-based controller!
Proportional does a MUCH better job, especially under hard or emergency braking situations. It provides much more predictable braking. It also balances brake wear evenly between the tow vehicle and trailer.
FWIW I have an older, high-end Tekonsha proportional controller on my F250 for the flatbed. Once adjusted for the load (yeah it takes a couple minutes to get it set just right each time the trailer load is changed....) braking performance of the combination is as if the trailer is not even back there.
Same as you I drive "old man" conservatively with the trailer (ie. slooooowwwwwww, planned stops) but once or twice a year I gotta make a quick stop for a sudden stoplight, to avoid Billy Bob and his cousin, etc. With the correctly adjusted controller truck and trailer stops quickly (and straight!) loaded or empty.
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