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09-14-2017, 02:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1974 21' Globetrotter
2016 30' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 129
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Trailer Brake Control
Anyone have a good recommendation for an aftermarket trailer brake control? Thanks!
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09-14-2017, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master  
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 70CT
Anyone have a good recommendation for an aftermarket trailer brake control? Thanks!
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 or P3
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-9088.../dp/B002YIACG8
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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09-14-2017, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,859
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Tekonsha Prodigy is a very good one. I have a P2 and it works very well. The P3 is an update and has some extra toots and whistles. Easy to install and very responsive unit. I think it is the popular choice here.
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09-14-2017, 02:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 21' Globetrotter
2016 30' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 129
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Thank you!
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09-14-2017, 02:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
, xxxxxx
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,351
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I love my P3
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09-14-2017, 02:53 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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X10 on the p3
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09-14-2017, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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09-14-2017, 06:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 21' Globetrotter
2016 30' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 129
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Thanks Peter! Have to remember how to use the search function on the mobile app!
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09-14-2017, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Yeah, I have never done that [used the mobile app], as I am on a laptop with keyboard and mouse. The good ol' days!
Good luck,
Peter
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09-15-2017, 04:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,106
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Tekonsha Prodigy p3
Tekonsha Prodigy is a very good one. I have a P3 and it rocks! The P3 is an upgrade from the older p2
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09-15-2017, 10:02 AM
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Registered User
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Fairfield
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 905
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
Yeah, I have never done that [used the mobile app], as I am on a laptop with keyboard and mouse. The good ol' days!
Good luck,
Peter
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laptop & a keyboard?? what are those? I use this small thing that I carry in my pocket that on occasion rings and people talk to me through it.
It is incredable the power our electronic Leatherman has.
Matti
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09-15-2017, 10:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 70CT
Anyone have a good recommendation for an aftermarket trailer brake control? Thanks!
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I added the P-3 to my Tundra and it should have been a 15 minute job. Most recent trucks are prewired with a connector and Tekonsha sells the adapter cable. It was a no brainer. I took an hour because I took the panel off so I could drill the holes and mount the bracket off the truck. Disconnecting the other switches stumped me for a time.
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09-15-2017, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,859
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70CT, by now I think you know how we feel about the Prodigy. I will add just one more story and then leave you to it. I purchased a P2 when they were relatively new and had it installed in my 4Runner when I was towing a hybrid. It worked so well that when I upgraded to my '08 Tundra I installed it there myself. Very easy with the Toyota adapter.
I just purchased a new 2017 Tundra that came with a built in integrated controller. To my dismay I discovered that this was a timed controller that didn't work very well. Because it was mounted in the dash I had to go online to find a replacement part that would accept my P2 and then had to find a new adapter since the new Tundra had changed. I did all of this and installed my old P2 into the dash myself. I have been on a few trips and I still am very happy with the P2. I am sure that the P3 would be even better.
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09-15-2017, 11:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 30' Globetrotter
East Northport
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aftermath
I just purchased a new 2017 Tundra that came with a built in integrated controller. To my dismay I discovered that this was a timed controller that didn't work very well. Because it was mounted in the dash I had to go online to find a replacement part that would accept my P2 and then had to find a new adapter since the new Tundra had changed. I did all of this and installed my old P2 into the dash myself. I have been on a few trips and I still am very happy with the P2. I am sure that the P3 would be even better.
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You just convinced me to install the P3 I took out of my Tacoma when I traded it in for the Tundra. I'm constantly trying to adjust the stock controller with no luck. P3 was no trouble.
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09-15-2017, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Have used our P3 on three vehicles so far. It's flat out a keeper. I love the way it modulates braking based on the hill angle as well. Once I set it right, the AS stays behind us with no "push". It and the ProPride, properly tuned, make for a nice, comfortable, and safe ride while towing. The accelerometer technology in the P3 seems to be the best tech so far.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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09-16-2017, 06:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 21' Globetrotter
2016 30' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 129
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My P3 is arriving today. Thanks everyone!
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09-16-2017, 09:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Thanks for the update. Let us know how it goes.
What is your tow vehicle BTW? Some are easier than others apparently, in terms of adding an after-market controller.
Have a good weekend.
Peter
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09-16-2017, 10:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 21' Globetrotter
2016 30' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 129
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It's going on a 2011 Ford Expedition, towing a 30 Int'l Serenity. I'll update on the install.
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09-16-2017, 10:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,655
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Check YouTube for video assistance.
There was my exact vehicle and instructions on where the connector was.
Like this:
The P-3 comes with a wiring pigtail, but I bought the adaptor cable from Amazon for $13. Plug and play.
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