Thread: Brake Controllers???

Get a P3, so easy to use and adjust.
TEKONSHA P3 PRODIGY ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER | eBay

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Thats a 2nd for the Tekonsha. I did 45000kms round Oz with one and had no drama with mine. And yes very easy to adjust.

Whatever model you get, make sure you get one that uses inertia (ie: is held in a spring-loaded base) so that as you apply the brakes more quickly, the brakes are also applied more heavily to the trailer. The old either only-on or only-off controllers are absolutely useless off road. Actually these older types are really dangerous in my opinion - especially in emergency stops on dirt whilst cows are stampeding your car (dont ask me how I know!)

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Thats a 2nd for the Tekonsha. I did 45000kms round Oz with one and had no drama with mine. And yes very easy to adjust.

Whatever model you get, make sure you get one that uses inertia (ie: is held in a spring-loaded base) so that as you apply the brakes more quickly, the brakes are also applied more heavily to the trailer. The old either only-on or only-off controllers are absolutely useless off road. Actually these older types are really dangerous in my opinion - especially in emergency stops on dirt whilst cows are stampeding your car (dont ask me how I know!)

The pendulum type are best.

I had an on/off type unit fitted (for road use) on a Ford Territory and you could either set it up so the camper was trying to slow the car on braking or the car was struggling to brake the whole outfit. It was supplied as part of a towbar package and I had forgotten to specify 'pendulum'

I've used the Prodigy (Tekonsha) with success towing heavy trailers in a previous job. Current Territory has a Hayman Reese pendulum type which as yet is untested and my Defender has a different US made unit which works OK.

This thread could easily become an Engel vs Waeco type discussion because if you fit one and it works OK for you you would probably recommend it.

Tekonsha had a problems a few years ago with some units but this was resolved on later models.

Colin

Oh, I could have meant pendulum?! I'm not sure of the internals of the tekonsha - spring loaded could be my misinterpretation

(ditto) Tekonsha P3. I bought an extra cradle and fitted it to a second vehicle. Takes 30 second to transfer between vehicles. Stores in its own carry case. Brilliant piece of kit... prices vary significantly, shop around incl. on ebay.
cheers

I installed a Tekonsha Primus IQ about 8 weeks ago and have just done 5500kms from Brisbane-Cairns-Brisbane etc. I installed it in the 300TDI Defender on the sloping front face of the centre cubby box no dramas.

I think I paid about $130 for it.

Easy to install and set up for the first time.

There's fancier ones out there, but for my CT, it's fine.

Tekonsha P3. I have fitted one to my D2a and we have a 23ft caravan. As said before, easy to adjust, good quality and a good price (off e bay) and easy to install. A lot of good features such as battery voltage and diagnostic values displayed on an LCD screen.
Regards
Robbo