What Angle Tilt Does My Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller Need to Be Mounted At

Question

Question:

Hi, I recently bought a Tekonsha P3. Would you please clarify the limit of the angles of the unit when mounting this unit to my dash? It would be more convenient to be able to tilt it quite a bit, but Im hearing that it has to be as close to perfectly level as possible and facing straight back. Your input would be appreciated. Thanks

asked by: Mick

0

Expert Reply:

The Tekonsha P3 controller has a 180 degree vertical plane operating range. It can be mounted between -90 degrees ,straight down, and 90 degrees, straight up. I have included a link to the instructions for the P3.

expert reply by: Heather A

0

Answer 1

For the adapter #30717 to function, the white wire has to be grounded to the vehicle frame. Without that ground it will not function. If it is properly grounded and you still do not have lights on the trailer, make sure that the adapter 7-Way and the…

view full answer...

Answer 2

As long as the controller is installed parallel to the direction of travel, and is level on a side-to-side plane, you can certainly mount the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 at a 45 degree angle to match the slope of your vehicle's dashboard. If you…

view full answer...

Answer 3

For a trailer weighing 1200kg (2640 pounds) you would most likely only need boost setting 1 if at all when using the P3, #90195. But before setting the boost you will need to set the gain properly on the P3. To do this, follow these steps: First take…

view full answer...

Answer 4

To connect back up lights you need to have a 7-way trailer connector on both your trailer and tow vehicle. On a 7-way the reverse lights are powered by the center pin. To connect reverse lights to the trailer's 7-way you can use 16 gauge wire…

view full answer...

Answer 5

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Electric proportional brake controllers are required to be manually leveled by hand according to the parameters outlined in the installation instructions. Not all brake controllers have the same mounting range so you need to make sure you follow the…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

view full answer...

Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Hidden Hitch about the problems you are having with the Pilot Brake Controller, #80550. First, a pulse preventer will not be needed because the problem you are describing does not seem symptomatic of the issues that would…

view full answer...

Answer 9

If you are reading a constant 12 volts on the blue brake output wire with the Curt Venturer Brake Controller #C74VV installed, this is indeed an indication that either the controller itself is bad or there's a short somewhere along the brake…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Yes. The hub group associated with the Dexter D35 axles use 10-19 seals. Set #RG06-050 includes two 10-19 seals. I have linked a video review of these seals for you.

view full answer...

Answer 11

If your trailer's brakes remain engaged when it is plugged in to your vehicle, even when the controller does not indicate that it is generating a brake signal, this most often means that there is a short in the vehicle's or trailer's…

view full answer...

Answer 12

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

view full answer...

What Angle Tilt Does My Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller Need to Be Mounted At

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching