Comparing Tekonsha Prodigy P2 and P3 Trailer Brake Controllers

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what is the difference between prodigy 2 and 3

asked by: Norman V

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The main difference between the Prodigy P2 # 90885 and Prodigy P3 # 90195 is the screens. The P2 has a more traditional screen with the simple numbers and dots. The P3 has a LCD screen which provides for a customizable read out. It also allows the controller to tell you what is wrong if you should have an issue rather than having to find the manual to determine what the combination of dots and numbers will mean.

Both controllers are proportional, work with electric or electric over hydraulic brakes and will support trailers with up to 4 braking axles.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes it will; a truck with air brakes is 100 percent compatible with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195. The type of brakes your truck has won't matter so long as the circuit that activates the truck's brake wire signal…

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So you need to find a circuit that only has 12 volts when the brakes are applied. Another place you can use is the third brake light or we have a universal brake light kit part #RM-751000.

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We can get your International 4900 set up with a 7-way and brake controller, and to do that you'll need to start with a 4-way, which will activate your trailer's lighting functions, and you'll then plug that into the 7-way. For the…

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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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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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You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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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 9

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 10

You certainly can! Installing a brake controller is fairly easy if you are familiar with running wiring. To install a brake controller like the popular Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 you will need to run the wires on the pigtail to the following…

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The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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Answer 12

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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