Replacement For Prodigy RF Brake Controller That no Longer Works
Question:
My prodigy rf worked for 2 years but now the remote will not pair. TV is jeep wrangler 2021. Checked 7 blade connector on TV and confirmed 12V power is being provided. Trailer lights work running lights, turn signals, brake lights. TV fuses for 7 blade circuits are good. Tried both pairing protocols one with trailer connected to tongue-mounted RF controller and one where the controller is unplugged during pairing but results are C.e. Is the controller bad?
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
Your Prodigy RF is indeed bad, and this controller is a notorious pain so you'll want to replace it. A much simpler, working wireless brake controller that you can use instead is the Echo from Curt:
- Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180
All you do is plug the # C51180 into your 7-way and use your phone to set it up and you're done. Super simple, no convoluted pairing process like the RF and you'll have yourself a consistently functioning brake controller.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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