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07-11-2013, 08:03 AM
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Brake Controller Recommendations
It appears that my Husky - Quest brake controller has died after only 2 years. I am looking for recommendations on a replacement for it. I have a 19ft travel trailer hitched to a Chevy 1500 W/T.
Thanks,
Chuck
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07-11-2013, 08:08 AM
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Prodigy P3 or P2 depending how much you want to spend. I have a P3 it is very smooth and has great diagnostics built it. It helped me find a open break wire I had that wasn't allowing the brakes to work properly.
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2013 Toyota Tundra
Eqil-l-izer hitch,Prodigy P3
2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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07-11-2013, 08:12 AM
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Thanks! Those are double the cost of the Quest, but I guess you get what you pay for...
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Chuck
2016 Puma 30RLIS
2011 Catalina 19RD - totalled by hail
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07-11-2013, 08:19 AM
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I have the P2 and I would recommend it.
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2014 Alpine 3600RS
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 4X4
2008 Harley Davidson Road King 105th Anniversary
(2011-5 bad year)(2012-40)(2013-45)(2014-23)
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07-11-2013, 08:52 AM
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Another vote for the Prodigy P2. Switching to this from a Hayes Brakeman (timer based) solved a slow speed grabbing/pulsing issue.
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07-11-2013, 09:48 AM
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a Prodigy P2 is easily found under $100.
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Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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07-11-2013, 09:53 AM
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daydreaming about camping
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
a Prodigy P2 is easily found under $100.
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yes it can. For example, anyone who cares to PM me would find a used P2 for less than that amount.
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07-11-2013, 10:01 AM
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The P2 has the feature of operating at any angle, eliminating any 'leveling' issues.
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07-11-2013, 10:05 AM
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Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Another vote for P2 or P3. I have P3 and like the additional diagnostics. Both have the same guts, though, so provide essentially the same braking.
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DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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07-11-2013, 11:28 AM
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I have researched this quite a bit and plan on installing a p2 or p3 as soon as I have time to do it (might have to do it on a camping trip if its going to happen before winter  )
Other than pretty bells an whistles (which I like) is there any real difference between the P2 and P3?
Also, are they easy to install in replacement of a timer based controller?
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07-11-2013, 11:33 AM
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Yes the P3 has all the bells and whistles. There was only a $20 difference between the p2 and the p3. And if you get the pig tail already made by prodigy that made specifically for your truck it will be a 15 minute job. It's about extra 10 bucks for the pig tail but worth it.
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2012 Sandstorm 203slc
2013 Toyota Tundra
Eqil-l-izer hitch,Prodigy P3
2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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07-11-2013, 01:08 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Yep - just extra bells and whistles on the P3. Either the Prodigy P2 or P3 will work just fine. What is the Difference Between Prodigy P2 and P3 Brake Controllers
Check RVWholesalers.com or Adventurerv.net for decent pricing for the controller and harness.
Etrailer has some good videos on the setup and installation. Its not a hard install if you have the harness to match your truck. Otherwise, its a bit more involved. If you have the harness, its plug and play and the hardest decision is where to mount the BC.
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Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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07-11-2013, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Cincinnati Ohio
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Thanks! one more question if you don't mind. When the dealer installted my current controller, I had to have a plug from Ford. Is this the pigtail in question or do I have to buy another one?
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07-11-2013, 03:37 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tanddc
Is this the pigtail in question or do I have to buy another one?
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I don't know. I had to order one on the two vehicles I have had. You might just order the harness along with your BC and return it if your current harness works.
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Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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07-11-2013, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Loved my Prodigy P3 in my old truck. My last 2 new ones had integrated controllers. P3 is better than the integrated controllers. You had more options and and settings
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