Can Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Be Installed To Replace Tekonsha Voyager

Question:

My church has a 2012 Chevy Express with a Tekonsha Voyager controller installed that is locking up the trailer brakes intermittely. I was looking to replace it and considering a Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller. It appears this controller would work as a direct replacement and have a digital display which I think would be helpful. Correct?

asked by: Ken S

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you have adjusted the brakes on the trailer and made sure they are adjusted properly, and then tested the trailer brake output pin on the trailer harness with a volt meter to make sure you are getting the proper current then you may have a faulty brake controller. You can replace the Voyager with the Primus brake controller.

The difference between the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 and the Primus # TK90160 is the way you can mount them.

The Voyager requires the controller to be mounted between -20 degrees and 70 degrees.

The Primus is more forgiving on the installation as it requires mounting the controller between 0 degrees (level) and 90 degrees in the vertical plane.

The Primus has an LED display and will work with trailers that have up to 3 axles, while the Voyager can work with trailers that have up to 4 axles. .

expert reply by: Jeffrey L