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Feb 13, 2008 | 09:57 AM

Izzy351

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Brake Controllers

A buddy of mine is looking to put a controller in his truck. I have a Tekonsha Voyager, but I've never used it (came with the truck). He said he was looking at the DrawTite Activator II. Anyone have any input on a good controller?

TIA...

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:07 AM

esmarkey

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I used to have the standard Tekonsha and last year I switched to the Tekonsha Prodigy. I like this one much better as it is easily adjustable and doesn't come on as strong when going slow. I tow a heavy 5th wheel and the old controller used to come on too strong when lightly applying the brakes.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:31 AM

03_PSD

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I currently have the Tekonsha Voyager, but i too am looking to upgrade because the adjustments are very touchy just as esmarkey stated.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:40 AM

DieselCamper01

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Prodigy for me. The only one I have used but even an idiot like me can work it no problem

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:25 AM

Diesel Dog 250

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Prodigy here works flawlesly smooth as silk

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:26 AM

mndiesel

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Another Prodigy user here. It works really well and has some nice features.

Feb 13, 2008 | 12:07 PM

h2guy

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Jordan Ultima. A true proportional controller.

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Feb 13, 2008 | 01:05 PM

tjbeggs

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Its a little more cash than the Prodigy but I have the Tekonsha P3. Very nice controller. Lots of features!! Great braking and nice looks too.

Feb 13, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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jhand124

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Prodigy controller here.

Feb 13, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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Orezona

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Prodigy controller here also.

Feb 13, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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empiretc

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prodigy as well.

Feb 13, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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miller_feed

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From: Grand Lake, La.

Activator here.

Feb 13, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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bdrummonds

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PRODIGY here also.

Feb 13, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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Izzy351

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Overwhelming response was the Prodigy. Thanks Everyone!! I guess I could've made this a poll, but I didn't really think there'd be this many of you replying!!