After a Brake Controller, not too expensive but reliable....
What are your recommendations and any good or bad reviews on the different models and brands out there...
Tug is a 2010 Ford Territory and van 14ft Compass, Park Avenue
Cupie said
11:57 PM Apr 4, 2017
Very Happy with my new Techonsha Prodigy P3. Try Ebay for best price.
The Dogs House said
08:02 AM Apr 5, 2017
Thanks Cupie, did you install it yourself or hand it over to the Pro's???
Cupie said
08:51 AM Apr 5, 2017
Installed it myself but in a 1996 Patrol & I do have a Technical background.
Easy peasy & you can buy wiring harnesses too.
JohnR said
08:06 PM Apr 5, 2017
Brett
You will see from the classified section that I have a Tekonsha Prodigy 3 for sale.
Changed over Landcruisers Dec last year and removed the brake controller from the traded cruiser only to find the new cruiser has air bag where the unit would be located. Consequently have installed Red Arc at additional cost of $300-.
I have had no offers and more than happy to give you my old Prodigy 3 as it is taking up space in our van. (We are full time on the road). Only problem is that we are touring Tassie and will not be back on the main land until May.
Send me a PM if you are interested.
There are virtually 000's of Queenslanders in Tassie at the moment
CHeers
JohnR
The Dogs House said
08:21 PM Apr 5, 2017
Thanks for your generosity
PM Sent to you JohnR
Fine Elsewhere said
10:51 PM Apr 5, 2017
Well that just made my heart happy.
edited because my little emoticon bloke didnt work. Memo to self, preview before posting!
-- Edited by Fine Elsewhere on Wednesday 5th of April 2017 10:53:29 PM
jules47 said
10:08 AM Apr 6, 2017
How nice was that - a very generous offer, JohnR - that is what life is all about, eh - being a nice person, and helping friends out. I think you deserve this medal -
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 6th of April 2017 10:09:12 AM
The Prodigy "2" does exactly same job as the 3 and around half the price.
Just a leetle bit less fancy.
I've had both. 3 on big offroaders and lotsa weights.
2 on this D'Max and 2 ton Tandem 535 Coromal.
I'd stick with this brand, they proven.
Redarc probably so too. But a LOT newer..and dearer.
JohnR said
10:12 PM Apr 6, 2017
Thanks people.
The Prodigy3 Brake Controller is on its way via Australia Post from Scottsdale Tassie to North Queensland today 6/4.
More than happy to help out Brett & Lynne.
Cheers
JohnR
The Dogs House said
11:26 PM Apr 6, 2017
Thanks John,
We are very appreciative of your kindness and I will enjoy the day when we finally cross paths to show our gratitude...
Safe travels to you and your lovely wife...
Thank you again
macka17 said
12:13 AM Apr 7, 2017
Congrat's,
and a gentleman to boot. Have one on me.
Next time you up here in CQ.
The Dogs House said
10:06 PM Apr 19, 2017
Good News..... Brake Controller arrived last week and only just now able to get it installed.
Big Thanks to JohnR and also to Twin Cities Auto Electrics for doing a really good job of the insallation...
Now the only thing left is to set it up, time for some reading and get it done...
jules47 said
11:36 AM Apr 22, 2017
We had a Redarc brake controller fitted yesterday - have been told it is a really good brand. Haven't used it yet.
dazzarap said
09:17 AM Apr 26, 2017
Hi, All. I've got a primus IQ controller, and I'm struggling to get the adjustment right when I use it on my single axle Jayco 17.
I have used it for a few years on a horse trailer. That trailer has 2 axles but only one axle has brakes. I am used to setting it according to the instructions: you know: drive slowly, push the brakes fully on, etc etc. That's been fine with the horse float, and the reading has been around 6.5 depending on how many horses are in the float, or empty, etc. But when I do it with the Jayco single axle, I come up with a reading of say 11. That's sort of fine, but when I am moving slowly, when I touch the footbrake the trailer brakes come on hard and jerky. If I back off the controller to a reading of say 8, it all feels fine. But it's not as per the instructions, and I suspect that I'll only get about 2/3rds of the optimum braking in a crash stop.
any suggestions?
Daz
The Belmont Bear said
09:55 AM Apr 26, 2017
Hi jules, I also have the Redarc it works fine I find that the best setting for me is 4 when I'm pulling around 2.7T. More than that its a bit too harsh and the tug's nose can dip or the van's wheels can lock when coming to a complete stop, set on less the load will tend to push the car and it takes a bit further to pull up. They probably all work the same just a matter of playing with the settings based on the weight that you're towing at the time.
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Wednesday 26th of April 2017 09:55:32 AM
Okay Techie Gurus
I am in need of a little advice
After a Brake Controller, not too expensive but reliable....
What are your recommendations and any good or bad reviews on the different models and brands out there...
Tug is a 2010 Ford Territory and van 14ft Compass, Park Avenue
Very Happy with my new Techonsha Prodigy P3. Try Ebay for best price.
Thanks Cupie, did you install it yourself or hand it over to the Pro's???
Installed it myself but in a 1996 Patrol & I do have a Technical background.
Easy peasy & you can buy wiring harnesses too.
Brett
You will see from the classified section that I have a Tekonsha Prodigy 3 for sale.
Changed over Landcruisers Dec last year and removed the brake controller from the traded cruiser only to find the new cruiser has air bag where the unit would be located. Consequently have installed Red Arc at additional cost of $300-.
I have had no offers and more than happy to give you my old Prodigy 3 as it is taking up space in our van. (We are full time on the road). Only problem is that we are touring Tassie and will not be back on the main land until May.
Send me a PM if you are interested.
There are virtually 000's of Queenslanders in Tassie at the moment
CHeers
JohnR
Thanks for your generosity
PM Sent to you JohnR
Well that just made my heart happy.
edited because my little emoticon bloke didnt work. Memo to self, preview before posting!
-- Edited by Fine Elsewhere on Wednesday 5th of April 2017 10:53:29 PM
How nice was that - a very generous offer, JohnR - that is what life is all about, eh - being a nice person, and helping friends out. I think you deserve this medal -
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 6th of April 2017 10:09:12 AM
The Prodigy "2" does exactly same job as the 3 and around half the price.
Just a leetle bit less fancy.
I've had both. 3 on big offroaders and lotsa weights.
2 on this D'Max and 2 ton Tandem 535 Coromal.
I'd stick with this brand, they proven.
Redarc probably so too. But a LOT newer..and dearer.
Thanks people.
The Prodigy3 Brake Controller is on its way via Australia Post from Scottsdale Tassie to North Queensland today 6/4.
More than happy to help out Brett & Lynne.
Cheers
JohnR
Thanks John,
We are very appreciative of your kindness and I will enjoy the day when we finally cross paths to show our gratitude...
Safe travels to you and your lovely wife...
Thank you again
and a gentleman to boot. Have one on me.
Next time you up here in CQ.
Good News..... Brake Controller arrived last week and only just now able to get it installed.
Big Thanks to JohnR and also to Twin Cities Auto Electrics for doing a really good job of the insallation...
Now the only thing left is to set it up, time for some reading and get it done...
I have used it for a few years on a horse trailer. That trailer has 2 axles but only one axle has brakes. I am used to setting it according to the instructions: you know: drive slowly, push the brakes fully on, etc etc. That's been fine with the horse float, and the reading has been around 6.5 depending on how many horses are in the float, or empty, etc. But when I do it with the Jayco single axle, I come up with a reading of say 11. That's sort of fine, but when I am moving slowly, when I touch the footbrake the trailer brakes come on hard and jerky. If I back off the controller to a reading of say 8, it all feels fine. But it's not as per the instructions, and I suspect that I'll only get about 2/3rds of the optimum braking in a crash stop.
any suggestions?
Daz
Hi jules, I also have the Redarc it works fine I find that the best setting for me is 4 when I'm pulling around 2.7T. More than that its a bit too harsh and the tug's nose can dip or the van's wheels can lock when coming to a complete stop, set on less the load will tend to push the car and it takes a bit further to pull up. They probably all work the same just a matter of playing with the settings based on the weight that you're towing at the time.
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Wednesday 26th of April 2017 09:55:32 AM