2017 Forrester 3011 trailer braking system

[pismolocal]

I own a 2017 Forrest River Forrester 3011 and plan on towing a 20ft enclosed car hauler which has its own breaks. On my truck I use the prodigy P2 brake controller when towing the trailer, it works well and I like it. I have an extra prodigy P2 that I took off another truck that I sold and was thinking about installing it on my Forrester.

My questions...

Does anyone have a prodigy P2 on a 3011 Forrester?

Is it needed or do these RVs have there own built in breaking system?

Can you even install this on the RV?

[A32Deuce]

What kind of weight are you planing to tow. 7500 is the limit I saw with a WDH.

[pismolocal]

The weight of the trailer will be below the weight limit of the hitch and the tow limit of the RV. Total weight between 5-6k lbs

[A32Deuce]

I'm using the P2. Just need the connector harness to hook up.

[GL1800Rider]

You will want the brake control. The coach brakes will thank you. I got the Tekonsha plug in adapter from e-trailer. Just remove the little cover above the radio and you should see the plug in for it.

I have an 18' enclosed but have not towed it yet. Check your weight and if you are going above the 5000# or 500 tongue weight you may need a WDH. If your trailer is a v-nose make sure the bar mounts will clear.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...konsha/-P.html

[mbutts]

On your original question, the E450 chassis on the 2017 Forester 3011 does NOT have a built-in trailer brake controller so you will need to install your Prodigy.

[PenJoe]

If you are to be pulling a 20' enclosed car hauler, you are going to need a brake controller. The cutaways do not come equipped with a break controller. Ford offers an integrated brake controller which is an excellent choice. However, it can only be installed with the initial factory build. It is not available as a dealer installed option unless they have recently changed their policy.

[pismolocal]

Thank you for everyone's response.