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Sep 3, 2009 | 12:40 PM

AIbandit

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From: Everett, Wa

Trailer brake controllers.

What do you guys use?
Likes and dislikes?

I'm looking for
Cheap/Effective

I'm sure all installations are about the same.

Sep 3, 2009 | 01:30 PM

jhand124

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I have the P3 by Tekonsha, not the cheapest but works great and has some diagnostic ability to tell if your brakes are working correctly.

Sep 3, 2009 | 01:42 PM

AIbandit

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I read reviews that said those were literally plug in and done. Is that true?
Do all F250's have the brake controller plug in?

Sep 3, 2009 | 02:43 PM

frayed

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I have the Tenkonsha Prodigy. Great unit.

Sep 3, 2009 | 02:52 PM

AIbandit

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Everyone with a P3 think it's worth the extra buck. I like the wiring diagnostic thats pretty awesome.

Sep 3, 2009 | 03:52 PM

msmith53

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I have the Prodigy too, and really like it. Has never failed to work. Also, has 3 "boost" settings which give more initial braking power, which I find very nice when hauling the horses. Reasonably priced, easy to install and use.

Sep 3, 2009 | 06:00 PM

danskool

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P3 here also. Very nice unit. Got last year.

Remove panel. Look all the way up to the right in front of the grounding terminals. There is a hole. In the hole you may find your plug. Tough to plug in but with a little fussing you can get it.. Buy the p3. Go to a Rv dealer and get the Connector for you truck $10-$20. And Plug and play yes sir. Looks good, easily adjusted,Manual override. And night display is bright and cool looking..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tekon...Q5fAccessories

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Sep 3, 2009 | 10:02 PM

Highboosted

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P3, again, lol.

Sep 3, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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indyF-350psd

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there isnt an easier controller to work than the P3. yup i have one also..........

Sep 3, 2009 | 10:54 PM

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Another vote for the P3. It's the only thing I've ever seen agreed upon as best by Ford, Chevy, AND Dodge guys.

Sep 3, 2009 | 11:10 PM

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me too! The prodigy P3 brake controller has my vote. It helped me troubleshoot my brake magnet problems on the 5th wheel with the troubleshooting menu. In addition it doesn't need to be mounted in any particular/level position in order to work effectively....