Brake Controller
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MarkLeininger
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I have a tekonsha prodigy. I like it but it's getting older, hear the new P3 is better, has a better display, leaps tall buildings in a single bound, etc.
I have a tekonsha prodigy. I like it but it's getting older, hear the new P3 is better, has a better display, leaps tall buildings in a single bound, etc.
I know nothing about the newer P3, but the Prodigy is great (leaps tall buildings in two bounds)
jp
dieselfuelonly
Gold Member
I have a Tekonsha P3, I bought it from etrailer.com. I also got the appropriate "plug and play" wiring harness for it so there was no wire splicing involved. It literally took 20 seconds to hook it up. It took longer to find out where to mount it. I wanted it in an easy-to-reach place where I could be able to quickly find and use the manual brake lever if needed without even thinking about it. First I tried on the left side of the steering wheel, but my leg would get close to hitting it when I would use the clutch and I would catch on it when entering/exiting the truck. So I ended up putting it on the right side like in the pictures.
You really can't buy a better controller in its "class". I guess you could get one of those $4-500 controllers that sense pedal pressure by tapping into the brake lines, but for my purposes I think I made the right choice, I highly doubt I'd ever notice a difference.
I talk a little more about the install and my initial thoughts here if you are interested in reading.
Tekonsha P3 - First Impressions
You really can't buy a better controller in its "class". I guess you could get one of those $4-500 controllers that sense pedal pressure by tapping into the brake lines, but for my purposes I think I made the right choice, I highly doubt I'd ever notice a difference.
I talk a little more about the install and my initial thoughts here if you are interested in reading.
Tekonsha P3 - First Impressions
denmansoft
Gold Member
I first got a Voyager for my Dakota and 5th wheel. One trip to SoCal and back was more than enough to throw it in the garbage. I replaced it with a Prodigy and have never looked back.
framer
Gold Member
Looks like Tekonsha is the winner here.I have hand one year now like it
much better than rest back up feature is nice.framer
much better than rest back up feature is nice.framer
jwstewar
Elite Member
I have a Tekonsha Prodigy on my Silverado. I installed it about 2 years ago. It is really nice. I had a Tekonsha Voyager before that. I thought it was good (it went bad and I replaced it with the Prodigy) until I used the Prodigy. Now I think it was a piece of crap. Just installed a Tekonsha P3 last night in our Suburban. Can't give any feedback on it yet. I'm having an "issue" with it. It will give you how much voltage is coming from the CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Light - or brake light switch) and I'm getting .4 volts continuesly. Until I step on the brakes and then it drops to something like .27. I didn't believe it so I put my multimeter on it and it said the same thing. Not sure if it is a problem, haven't gotten to tow yet. Not sure if I'll have brakes or not. Needless to say, I'll try the trailer empty first.
JohnDeere4300
Veteran Member
When i bought my 03 F-150 i had them install a reese controller, i was down in Western Ky. and it went bad, i found a trailer dealer and they installed a Powertrac, its been in the truck since 04 and no problems with it.
I sold my 04 F-250 last year after camping season, it had a reese in it.
I sold my 04 F-250 last year after camping season, it had a reese in it.
