trailer brakes and control head

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Builder said:
Wouldn't it be sweet if the factory set-up from the '08's could be added to older trucks?

yes it would but there is actually a TSB out about that that clearly states it can not be added
 
   / trailer brakes and control head #12  
Builder said:
Workin, I have the Prodigy in my GMC and it's sweet. Spend the extra $12 and get the GMC pigtail and it's just plug & play, no splicing of wires. I never liked splicing b/c there's always a chance a butt connector fails, drop in voltage, etc.
Dan - The Builder is right. I bought my Prodigy online for under $100 (plus shipping - no sales tax) minus a $20.00 mail-in rebate. I then went out to the local trailer store and bought the 3' plug & play cable for GM for $11.95 so I would have a neat install and no splices. I used the clamshell mount and 3M pressure sensitive tape and positioned it on a flat spot right above the 4WD shifter for manual use with my right hand. If you do this, be sure to clean both surfaces with rubbing alcohol (or Vodka!) before applying tape. Entire thing was complete in 14 minutes... a new record for slow, old me... including adding the 40 amp j-fuse. Works sweet and costs mini-bucks. I love the manual lever too. It doesn't get any better than that. :)

Dougster
 
   / trailer brakes and control head #14  
Builder said:
Lookie how I mounted mine-I'm not a smoker, so the ash tray opening was perfect!
Oh come on Duane! You can do better than that! :D Wires showing? No ashtray to hold spare change?

You just wait... I'll post some pix tomorrow of a *REAL* class installation!!! I'm sure you'll want to duplicate mine the minute you see it! :cool:

Dougster
 
   / trailer brakes and control head #15  
Dougster said:
Oh come on Duane! You can do better than that! :D Wires showing? No ashtray to hold spare change?

You just wait... I'll post some pix tomorrow of a *REAL* class installation!!! I'm sure you'll want to duplicate mine the minute you see it! :cool:

Dougster

Wires show....yeah....I guess it could look a little neater, but the spare change goes in the little nook under your flip-up center console lid! ;)

One other thing: I switched from the portable cradle to the permanent mount....much stronger. :)
 
   / trailer brakes and control head #16  
Builder said:
Wires show....yeah....I guess it could look a little neater, but the spare change goes in the little nook under your flip-up center console lid! ;) One other thing: I switched from the portable cradle to the permanent mount....much stronger. :)
Okay... Here we go with a real "class" installation! :D
Prodigy1.jpg

Prodigy2.jpg

Prodigy3.jpg

Prodigy4.jpg


Note that the thick cable conduit and connector you see in the pix is for my snowplow controller... which I purposely left extra long for easier controller positioning. :)

Is this a neat 14-minute install job or what??? :D

Dougster
 
   / trailer brakes and control head #17  
I have used a prodigy for our Suburban and a horse trailer for two years. It is great! I wanted something foolproof so when I am working and my wife is towing I didn't have to worry about her. Best price I found was RVwholesalers.com They also sell the wiring harnesses. I just helped a friend install in his 07 avalanche yesterday.
 

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