Brake Controllers (1 Viewer)

[woytovich]

It looks like it has been a while since there was a thread pertaining to brake controllers specifically so here we go.

I saw that the Prodigy controller are highly regarded here and elsewhere. The P3 was mentioned often.

Is that still what folks are liking? I am going to be using this on my 60 and on a 40 pulling a 5x8' cargo trailer (2900lbs max total, 1000lb empty)

I spotted this listing that seems to be a significantly better price than elsewhere:

Tekonsha P3 Electric Brake Control Controller RV Camper - $114.99..

Thoughts?

Mark

 

[woytovich]

A second question.

When I originally had a controller installed I had no idea there were different types and... of course, the trailer place installed a "timed" controller.

Is it likely that I can use most of the same wiring if I go for a P3 or comparable accelerometer unit?

Mark

 

[woody]

wiring 'should' be the same...and I run nothing but Tekonsha products....original Prodigy currently in my DMax, and it's wonderful.

 

[MANUCHAO]

I run the P3 and its awesome !!

 

[titanpat57]

I run the P3 and its awesome !!

x3...works well

 

[Brentbba]

Still like my Prodigy. My original one belonged to my scout troop and now that I'm not as active and don't tow the scouts trailer, just mine, I picked up my own. Already had the cradle and wiring. Found one online out of Kentucy or Tennessee somewhere for around $95 IIRC, complete kit.

 

[aviator31]

Quick ? On wiring the controller. I have a 4 pin and bought a 4-7 Adapter. How many lines do I run to the rear of the vehicle? I know what I need to power the controller, but I didn't know if I need one line(blue) for the controller to plug and that's it. Or do I also need a direct wire with fuse from the battery directly to the 7pin plug in rear?

 

[Helipilot]

The four pin has four wires, Green- right side brake and signal; Yellow- left side brake and signal; Brown- running lights; White-ground. The seven pin has the same four colors doing the same thing plus a Blue for electric brakes and Red for power to recharge the break-a-way safety battery and another space for a back up light wire. As usual, YMMV with regard to the brake and power wires, but the basic Green, Yellow, Brown and White are industry standard in the U.S.

Edit: You will need a 7 pin female on your tow vehicle to match up the plugs and get the brakes to work.