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10-12-2010, 03:01 PM
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Brake controller
I have a 2009 F150 that I bought used, it came with a TAP Impulse electronic brake controller.
Is this a good controller? I hate to spend more $$ on a new one when this one isn't that old and I am thinking it well work just fine....
any thoughts?
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2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
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10-12-2010, 03:39 PM
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I think that is a time delay controller. Not a good idea if so. A model that uses an accelerometer would be better.
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10-12-2010, 03:53 PM
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why is that not a good idea? What do you have?
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2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
nights camped 2010 6
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10-12-2010, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by threegr8katz
why is that not a good idea? What do you have?
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If the Tap Impulse is indeed a time delay unit, that is exactly what it does. You set the brakes to maximum power that you want, then set the time to ramp up to that maximum. If you set the maximum power too high, and the time delay for short period, then anytime you want to gently slow down, it ain't a gonna happen.....you could slide the trailer wheels in a second or 2. On the other side, if you set the delay too long, then you won't have instant brakes in an emergency situation.
I have the Valley Odyssey. The Tekonsha Prodigies are probably the most popular on this site. Mine works great, as those owning the Prodgies claim, also.
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10-12-2010, 08:46 PM
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Ok I have removed the Tap impulse and have ordered the Prodigy P3. I liked it looks and future options better then P2 any thoughts>?
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2009 F150 SCREW4x4 Prodigy P3 and tow package Valley WDH and dual anti sway
2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
nights camped 2010 6
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10-12-2010, 08:51 PM
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The P3 is what I got when I bought my TT last year.
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10-12-2010, 09:05 PM
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can the P3 be mounted any direction or does it have to be flat/paralle to the floor? My Tap was mounted along the trim that is angled below the steering wheel.
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2009 F150 SCREW4x4 Prodigy P3 and tow package Valley WDH and dual anti sway
2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
nights camped 2010 6
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10-12-2010, 09:06 PM
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I decided on the P3 as the price with free shipping was the same as the p2 with me paying the shipping/////etrailer
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2009 F150 SCREW4x4 Prodigy P3 and tow package Valley WDH and dual anti sway
2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
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10-12-2010, 11:25 PM
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Mounting orientation diagram for the P3. It has to be flat side to side & in line w/ the vehicle's centreline. It automatically finds the correct level setting. It also adjusts when travelling uphill & downhill.
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10-13-2010, 06:00 AM
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I don't like the fact the lever is under the Prodigy. Had to find in a hurry. I prefer the slide at the front type of units.
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10-13-2010, 07:16 AM
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revrnd do you have any pics of where and how you mounted yours..... I probably well mount it parallel to the floor and mounted on bottom of pannel below steering wheel, just interest what other have done and where they placed it?
thanks
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2009 F150 SCREW4x4 Prodigy P3 and tow package Valley WDH and dual anti sway
2006 Party Barge 21 90 Merc Optimax
2011 RockWood 2702 SS arrived 11.10.2010
nights camped 2010 6
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10-13-2010, 07:19 AM
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That's where ours is on our 09 Ford. Right where your shin hits it while driving. I would love to move it, but have no idea where.
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10-13-2010, 08:55 AM
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I've removed it from my truck as I'm trading it in today. On my Chev, I just made a bracket that was mounted to the dash just right of my right knee.
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10-13-2010, 10:37 AM
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I mounted the prodigy just above the heater box in the center of the vehicle. Works great.
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