Brake Controller Recommendations for a 2007 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4 X 4 I presently have a Prodigy hand held controller unit installed. I want to get rid of that unit and install another brake controller. I have two trailers a boat and a travel trailer. Both have electric brakes. The Tacoma has the factory wiring for connecting to a trailer What are your recommendations for a brake controller. Is there anything else that I will need to install this brake controller. Thank you,
asked by: Steve B
Expert Reply:
If you're looking to do a simple upgrade to your original Prodigy brake controller then I recommend using the Prodigy P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195. These are both just more recent models of what you have and the P3 is the only controller that I know of which uses an LCD screen to make it easier to adjust settings and troubleshoot (when the need arises).
To install either of these on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma it's going to be just a matter of unplugging the pigtail at the back of your Prodigy and then plugging it into the back of one of these controllers.
With that being said my current favorite controller is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # 3RED44FR because it is a simple design that uses lights to communicate instead of codes, plus you only have to interact with a single control knob that can be installed virtually anywhere. To complete the installation you'll need the pigtail # 3040-P with the adapter # 331-TPH-017 which will plug into your factory brake controller port and the controller, and then you can use the Mounting Panel # 331-TPSI-007 if you'd like to place it in the switch panel on your Tacoma.
Attached are some review videos that you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Toyota and Lexus
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Redarc
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Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Control Knob Mounting Panel
- Vehicle Specific
- Redarc
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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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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 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
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
more information >
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