What are the Mounting Differences Between the Tekonsha P2 and P3 Trailer Brake Controllers
Question:
What is the difference in performance expected between a single axis p3 and tri-axisp2 when used on a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.7 Hemi towing to its maximum potential.
asked by: Brent T
Expert Reply:
The difference between the single axis P3, # 90195, and the tri-axis P2, # 90885, is how they can be mounted. The P3 can be mounted between -90 degrees straight down or 90 degrees straight up (not tilted to the side and in the direction of travel).
The P2 can be mounted a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel and not tilted to the side. As long as either controller is properly mounted according to the manufacturer instructions, they will perform well. The only difference you would run into is if you get into a mounting situation that requires mounting the controller out of the range of the P3, you would either have to mount it in a location that is not ideal or get a different controller.
You can use the # 3020-P wiring harness to install either of these brake controllers into your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Dodge
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
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- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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