P2 Brake Controller Recommendation for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and Mounting Angle Explanation

Question:

Im looking for a brake controller and they all talk about degreesinch as in 90 or 360 degrees or other, but I havent found a discussion about what that means and how I would pick one as the best controller for my application. Please advise.

asked by: Rod J

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

The P2 must be mounted on a level horizontal (side-to-side) plane and must be lined up with the direction of travel for the internal sensor to function properly. I attached a couple picture that should help illustrate how it has to be mounted. The reason for this is that the inertia sensor in the controller has to be lined up properly with the direction of travel for it to accurately sense decoration and apply the brakes properly.

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118258 since you have the tow package.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C