Brake Controllers

Magnarc · Guru

Brake Controllers

ozjohn · Guru

You'll find that the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 or P3 are the controllers favoured by knowledgeable vanners. The difference between the P2 & P3 is that the P3 has extra diagnostic features and costs a little more. However both work the same.
.A few seconds to set, and once done shouldn't need to be adjusted again. i.e. 'Set & Forget'.
I've had or used just about every controller on the market at one time or another and wouldn't consider any other controller. .
Cheers, ozjohn.

-- Edited by ozjohn on Monday 15th of November 2010 01:20:50 PM

JRH · Guru

I have also used a few different types of controller but would not go past the Prodigy, best thing since sliced bread IMHO.

-- Edited by JRH on Monday 15th of November 2010 01:26:26 PM

Magnarc · Guru

Thanks guys, I guess a Prodigy it will be. It is always good to talk to someone who has first hand knowledge.
Cheers,
Magnarc.

PS. Ihave just been quoted over the phone $285 for the P2. Does this sound reasonable??

-- Edited by Magnarc on Monday 15th of November 2010 01:49:06 PM

JRH · Guru

Does that include fitting, check the URL below where you will see the P2 at $124.95.

http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90885.html

jimricho · Guru

JRH wrote:

Does that include fitting, check the URL below where you will see the P2 at $124.95.

http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90885.html

That site is located in USA, but it does raise the question as to why so much more expensive here in Oz given (approximate) dollar parity.

JRH · Guru

jimricho wrote:

JRH wrote:

Does that include fitting, check the URL below where you will see the P2 at $124.95.

http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90885.html

That site is located in USA, but it does raise the question as to why so much more expensive here in Oz given (approximate) dollar parity.

My thoughts exactly

jimricho · Guru

Further to above comments re price......

Tekonsha Prodigy now on special at Caravans Plus

PS: I've sent Magnarc a PM

-- Edited by jimricho on Tuesday 16th of November 2010 07:44:55 AM

capt cream bun · Senior Member

Jimricho...You have posted a few different links lately and all of them i have added to my favorites. Thanks for those, very handy and interesting.
ccb

ozjohn · Guru

Last time I had a look E-bay had them for $175 including postage. (Aussie site)
OJ

Magnarc · Guru

G'day Guys,
The quote was for fitting, but in the light of what some of you have said it does seem a bit dear.
I have had an Auto-Elec tell me that to fit one would be about $50

Will have to decide soon which way to go. Thanks again to all those who wrote in.
Regards,
Magnarc