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08-14-2010, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: West Michigan
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Which Brake Controller & Why?
With our recent step up to a TT, we now have electric brakes for the first time. Our two fold-downs had surge brakes.
The dealer installed a Tekonsha Voyager controller, and the unit seems adequate, although a bit finicky on an incline. However, I am a gadget guy for sure--and I can't help but read the features & claims of more sophisticated models.
What do you use and why?
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RIP: 1997 Jayco 1208, 2000 Jayco Heritage Laurel
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08-14-2010, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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I use the tekonsha Prodigy.
It seems to be the most popular.
As I understand it the voyager is a "time delay" controller
and the prodigy is "proportional".
Read this thread What type of brake controller to buy? - TractorByNet.com
Also e-trailer.com (a sponsor of THIS website) has
a pretty good price on all versions .
I wonder if your dealer will let you trade up to the Prodigy??
I would if I were you.
This is JUST one man's opinion!
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08-14-2010, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Virginia Blue Ridge Foothills
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Like KyDan states, a proportional controlled has it all over a time delay unit. A proportional will sense how much you are braking, and apply the needed electricity to the trailer brakes. A time delay won't help much in an emergency situation.
I use the Valley Odyssey, but it seems like the Prodigy is the most popular on this site.
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08-14-2010, 09:41 AM
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5th wheeling since 1991
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Surprise Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrT
With our recent step up to a TT, we now have electric brakes for the first time. Our two fold-downs had surge brakes.
The dealer installed a Tekonsha Voyager controller, and the unit seems adequate, although a bit finicky on an incline. However, I am a gadget guy for sure--and I can't help but read the features & claims of more sophisticated models.
What do you use and why?
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I started out with a Voyager with my first trailer then switch to a Prodigy now I have a Prodigy P2. Quality proprotional braking which makes it smooth stopping. It has 3 boost modes that gives you more control in stopping. Nice smooth stops and is auto leveling so you can install in any position. 360 degrees.
Here is a link to the Prodigy P2. LINK
I picked my new on up on Ebay from a dealer for $119 delivered to my door.
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08-14-2010, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Prairieville, Louisiana
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My Prodigy is on it's second tow vehicle and it's third trailer. It works so good, I won't let it go.
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08-14-2010, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Looking on the 'net & talking to my brother, I got a Tekonsha P3 for my TV. On the GMT800 truck it's an easy play & play installation. 3 boost settings are available. I've only towed the trailer 4 times, so can't really comment on how good or bad it is.
On a side note w/ the introduction of the GMT900 trucks (current trucks) there is a "blunt cut" underdash pigtail. It doesn't has a terminal connector. You have to solder the connections.
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08-14-2010, 01:32 PM
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winterized
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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I have the P2 and really like it . I got mine at brakecontoller.com, enter the word "autoforum" in the coupon code are and get a 5% discount. mine was 119.00 with the harness and shipping.
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08-16-2010, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Toronto
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I have a Primus IQ from Tekonsha - seems to be more or less the same as the Prodigy model - but only supports up to 3 axles. Paid under $100 and it works real well.
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2011 Flagstaff Shamrock 19 aka Sham Wow
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport
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08-16-2010, 05:14 PM
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Grape Escape
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Southern Ontario
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Prodigy or P2 by Tekonsa. Can't go wrong. Had Voyager as well but P series much better.
I believe my factory Ford controller was designed by Tekonsa as well.
All worked flawlessly
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08-17-2010, 03:27 AM
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Moderators' Assistant
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Napa, California
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Prodigy is by far the most loved BC made. and mine cost less than $99 from RVW.
better technology than most. time-delayed is way old technology and the proportional ones are great.
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