What type of brake controller are you using?

[lou1216gc]

Curious about what the consensus is for brake controllers? Thinking about switching from time delay to proportional. Looking at Prodigy P2.

[Crabman]

I have the Prodigy P3. A huge upgrade from the cheap no name controller I had first which jerked a a lot when slowing up to a stop light, etc. The P3 is very smooth and has 3 boost settings and I believe it even has fault codes that alert you to some brake problems. I purchased mine on Ebay with the vehicle specific connector for about 130.00. A very easy install. Only drawback I see is that the unit must be installed level with the truck, not on an angle up or down which may somewhat limit your mounting positions.

[Spike99]

Many year ago, I bought a "time based" Brake Controller. It was a no-name brand at my local auto store. Man, that Time Based "technology" was junk. Actually, it was extremely dangerous. If wondering, it had delayed braking (re: time based) and at times - like slowly braking to a stop sign or stop light or going down steep hills (its signal was too strong). Thus, trailer brakes would "lock up". Talk about unpredictable behaviour of my vehicle's attached trailer brakes. If wondering, I ripped it out and "trashed it". Didn't even want to sell (to recover some of my initial purchase cost) to a stranger because it was that dangerous. To me, all Time Based Brake controllers should be pulled from the shelves. That's how dangerous they are. No kidding!!!!

A few years ago, I installed a "motion / proportional" sensor Brake Controller. Its a Husky Excursion model. At the time, only Prodigy P2 or my current Husky brand was available at my local RV dealer (as on shelf items). For my towing needs, the Husky brand did the same function as P2 model - without the higher P2 cost. So, I bought the Husky Excursion model. Been very happy with it since day one.

Today, I'd probably purchase the Prodigy P3 - since it has more features then its previous P2 model. Like any technology, even Brake Controller models get better and better every few years...

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[lou1216gc]

I leaning for the P2 cause the options are very similar and it has better mounting options then the P3. I also have a time delay brake controller and agree they are dangerous. Shame on me, I used it on my pop up 6 years ago and went with the "if it aint broke dont fix it mentality" should of upgraded long time ago.

[lou1216gc]

I guess there are two P2 prodigy the one I was looking into is part #90885. I beleive this is the latest version

[usmc616]

Installed the P-3 before our long trip to Florida and it was an amazing upgrade to my old Voyager.

[robert421960]

i have never had a brake controller till last year so tell me
do all of them not work the same?
mine workes great stopping me but going really slow it brakes too hard it seems
i can adjust it lower level but i would have to bump it back up when back on the hwy

[Denise]

We have the intergrated brake control in our truck

[edatlanta]

P2 here. love it.

[Spike99]

To view different controller types (re: Time based compared to "motion sensor" based), surf entire video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkoNc...layer_embedded

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[maromeo]

We have Prodigy P3. It was a bit of challange to find the right spot to mount it in the Tundra. We ended up using and open slot near the cup holders. With a few modifications we made it work and fits nicely.

[Albertaguy]

I had the P-3 in my 07 Dodge diesel, but now have the integrated brake controller in my 2010 Dodge 1 ton and have only used it on one trip which was pretty much flat driving so can't say what it will do when I try it in our mountains.

[mach8274]

I have a Prodigy P2 as well. Love it-works very well.

[Seann45]

get the very best one you can... your family's life depends on it... Brakes and tires are things I do not buy from the bargain bin...

[4weekends]

Prodigy P2-first brake controller I ever had, so I can't compare it with anything else. It works great-no jerking at any speed or braking condition. Definitely recommend this model-and you can't beat the price. Comes with easy-to-understand complete set-up and operating instructions.

[usmc616]

My previous voyager would jerk me at low speeds no matter how many times I tried to adjust it. Once I installed the Prodigy and adjusted it I have had no jerk in the 3500 miles we have towed.

[lou1216gc]

Awesome. Very excited to hear all the good stuff about the prodigy. having mine installed friday.. Thanks again usmc616 for hooking me up with Richie and Lenny

[usmc616]

Richie and Lenny would not allow me to drive to Florida with my previous controller. They installed the prodigy and showed me how to set it up. They also came to my house to install the power tongue jack the day before we left. They are awesome to deal with.

[Quick Step]

I have a 09 F-150 and my brake controller was factory installed in the console. With newer trucks that seems to be the way to go if possible

[Mopar1973Man]

I have the Prodigy P3 as well... Need to do a little tune and twaeking to it setting wise but a really good unit...