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01-28-2013, 12:59 PM
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Any recommendations on Brake Controller for 09 Tahoe?
I have a 2011 FR Surveyor Sport dry weight 4450. Towing with 5.3L 09 Tahoe w/factory HD towing package. Any recommendations on a brake controller? Is it true there is no longer a plug in from GM under dash? I'm looking at a Tekonsha P3 inertia controller, what say you?
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01-28-2013, 01:12 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
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It's a frequently asked question if you want to do a search on it.
Lots of posts singing praises to Prodigy P2 or P3.
Dave
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01-28-2013, 01:20 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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There isn't an actual plug, but the wires are there to connect to. If you go to etrailer.com, they usually have videos for installing just about anything on a Chevy. The Prodigy P2 or P3 are typically what most use.
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01-28-2013, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Hard to go wrong with that P3 you are looking at. I have it and like the extra diagnostics, but the P2 (w/out the extras) will be as good a BC.
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01-28-2013, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lakeside mountains, Calif
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Prodigy P2 or P3
we got one
The Prodigy P2 or P3
works nice and smooth
easy to adjust
Mountainman
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01-28-2013, 05:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Smyrna, Tennessee
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado LT, 5.3 V8, bought my P2 through Etrailers.com, watched their video and had it installed in less than an hour, includes getting tools out and putting up. I pulled my tt around the neighborhood and adjusted it, no problem. I checked it out good when I had the blow out on my left rear truck tire doing about 60 mph. Everything worked as it was supposed too....
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Prodigy P2 Brake Controller
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01-28-2013, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brookfield, WI
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Like the P2, which I have used four the past four years. Have traveled all across the country, in all types of terrains. Has functioned well both in flat country and mountains roads.
Would recommend either a P2 or a P3.
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01-28-2013, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Rutland, VT
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I have a Prodigy P3 I bought last year when I got the TT. Liked it over the P2 as it does not have to be level to operate properly.
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01-28-2013, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Prodigy P2 doesn't have to be level when installed
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01-28-2013, 10:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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either Prodigy would be a great choice. love my P2 that only cost $100!
yes, GM did away with the plug for the BC in the '07 truck/SUV lineup.
i just spliced the OEM Prodigy wire harness to the BC wire bundle under the dash, in my '07 Avalanche.
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01-29-2013, 12:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Pacific NW
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I love my P3 that only cost $115 shipped via adventureRV on eBay! It installed very easily. I do wish there was a way to shut it off when I am not using it though...
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02-02-2013, 09:20 PM
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Plug It Right
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fulltime RV'er
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Max Brake is more expensive but it sure has worked flawlessly for us for over 4 years. Hugs, Di
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02-02-2013, 11:10 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 11,069
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We really liked our p3 when I used it in the armada. Tekonsha has really good customer service and stands behind their product. No questions, no arguement, just a replacement mailed if you have a problem with the controller.
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02-09-2013, 08:14 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kokomo Indiana
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P3 because you need it on an angle to keep your leg off it.Just installed one on my 2010 silverado
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02-12-2013, 12:25 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 78
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Tekonsha wireless. No messy wiring to deal with and you just plug the controller into the cigarette lighter. I use it on my x5 and it is great.
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