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caron


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Hi,

OI have done a bit of research and have come up with Tekonsha Prodigy as the most recommended unit on all the forums.
It is available in Ferntree Gully for around $150-00, is this a good price?? and how hard is it to fit yourself??
Would be pleased to hear any feedback, we plan to purchase them next week.

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Hi Caron,

Can't give you any help from personal experience, maybe other GN forumers can help. Meanwhile check the following links:

http://www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=153

http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/prodigy-brake-control-by-tekonsha-17-0101.html

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/28520/DIY_brake_conrol_fitment.aspx

Fitting the unit yourself will very much depend on how savvy you are when it comes to matters automotive electrical.  It's a little bit more involved than just "plug it in and it's ready to go"

Jim

-- Edited by jimricho on Sunday 14th of February 2010 07:00:30 AM

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caron


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Thanks so much for your assistance

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I wired mine and surprisingly they work. It depends on your level of mechanical skill a bit, not a really technically challenging job but if you can roll yourself up to work under the dash it will be a bonus. Also very important , the wiring must be sufficiently large to take the voltage to the back of the car and then van to give a full 12volts or things won't work as they should. Scratch around ExplorOz and I'm sure you will find all the relevant info.

-- Edited by Di-n-Gary on Tuesday 16th of February 2010 10:40:42 PM

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