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Magnarc


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Hi All,
I have just had the brake controller on the Pajero pack up. A friend suggested a Tekonsha Prodigy as a replacement. Has anybody got one of these and, if so whats your opinion of them?
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

 



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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

 



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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

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


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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

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