Brake controllers
11-29-2006 | 12:25 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by scottc
I sell the Draw-Tite Activator II #5500 and have no complaints. Works on up to 8 brakes on electric only. And all ele/hyd systems I have found so far. Some brake controlers have been know to not work will all systems or have load issues.
Good luck with your system.
Good luck with your system.
Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with elec/hyd.???
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11-29-2006 | 07:08 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by OldSchool
Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with elec/hyd.???
That was the one I found seemed to be the best when I did research. I have not installed one yet so I can only go on what others had to say about it which was all positive. I called them to ask if it would work w/elec over hyd and they said it should but to check with the trailer manufacture to double check.
11-29-2006 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with elec/hyd.???[/QUOTE]
The instructions that came with my Prodigy said not to use it with elec/hyd. As Tony said, I would check with the trailer manufacturer to see what they recommend.
The instructions that came with my Prodigy said not to use it with elec/hyd. As Tony said, I would check with the trailer manufacturer to see what they recommend.
11-29-2006 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by wrinkleface
I use the DTII. Have used it w/ 2 dif brake actuaters and it has worked great! Good luck!
Craig, yes you can use your existing harness with this unit. Just cut it off your old controller and wire it to the new one....no problem.
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11-30-2006 | 08:41 AM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by KYElimEagle
Prodigy is the stock controller on Ford's, it works with my rig although the Ford manual says it will not and the manufacturer says it will not.
11-30-2006 | 09:28 AM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by KYElimEagle
Prodigy is the stock controller on Ford's, it works with my rig although the Ford manual says it will not and the manufacturer says it will not.
It does NOT work with the Brake Rite pump found on Myco trailers. I have had no less than 10 different Mycos with Brake Rite pums on this truck. Not one worked.
Who needs trailer brakes anyway???
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11-30-2006 | 02:25 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
Originally Posted by OldSchool
How much are they Scott? Is there a plug on it or would I have to splice it with my existing plug?
Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with elec/hyd.???
Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with elec/hyd.???
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11-30-2006 | 07:11 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
I have the Prodigy on a trailer w/carlise electric over hydraulic actuator. Carlise sells an adapter that allows the prodigy to work without setting any errors. No complaints here.
11-30-2006 | 10:16 PM
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Re: Brake controllers
"Tekonsa" "Voyager XP" Have this one in my 2001 Ford F-350 and it works like a champ with my Myco. But I will tell you that it takes a long time to get the brakes "set" up with this unit....BZ
