Installation/Compatibility of Prodigy Brake Controller with Single Axle Trailer with Electric Brakes

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Have a 1996 F250 Ford Pickup that has a Tekonsha Prodigy controller and need some info/help, onwers manual, operations instructions, trailer its designed for. Im about to purchase an Implament trailer, 7000 lbs, single axle, that has electric brakes, and want to know if my units can be made to work without haveing to buy a new controller.

asked by: Jerry A

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195 trailer brake controllers both are compatible with electric trailer brakes as well as electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes. You can use these excellent controllers with either brake type by selecting the appropriate operation mode at set-up.

If your F-250 has a factory 7-way trailer socket you'll use wiring adapter # 3035-P to plug in the Prodigy to the under-dash port. If it does not have a factory 7-way then instead you'll use our # ETBC7 brake controller install kit; if you do not have a 4-pole harness in place you'll also need to add one. You can use part # 118316 for a 4-pole harness; this plugs in to the OEM connector located at the left side of the rear bumper.

Instructions for both controllers are linked along with an installation guide and video for the ETBC7.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Since you already have a factory 4-way flat on your 1996 Ford F-350 you will need the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole #37185. This will plug into your factory 4-way and the rest of the wiring will have to be spliced into your factory wiring as I do not see…

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Answer 2

The 2:00 pin of a 7-way is the 12 volt accessory circuit pin and would not be the circuit for a brake controller. The brake output circuit for a 7-way is the 5:00 pin. To install a brake controller in a 1996 Ford F-250 the correct install harness is…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 7

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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Answer 8

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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Answer 9

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 10

The Tekonsha OEM Vehicle Wiring Harness #22121 that you referenced includes all the wiring and parts necessary to install a fully functional 7-Way connector and trailer brake controller. The included brake controller harness is compatible with and…

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Answer 11

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 12

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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