When pulling a heavy RV such as a travel trailer or 5th wheel, it is important to be able to stop when needed. The weight of that trailer behind you will push you if you don't have the right brake controller installed.
I have tried multiple brake controllers over the year and have found that there are only 2 that I would trust with my family riding shotgun. Those would be the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller and the Tekonsha P3 electric brake controller. These brake controllers are what is called proportional meaning that it will sense the rate of the tow vehicle, the incline, and speed traveling. Based on those metrics, the controller will apply pressure to the electric brakes in your trailer. The combination of the electric trailer brakes and the tow vehicle brakes will help you to stop within a safe distance and will feel as if you have control, and not your trailer.
The difference between the P3 and the Prodigy is the display. Both function the same, but the P3 has a graphic interface with text as opposed to the Prodigy that is based only on the voltage display of the electric trailer brakes. I personally use the P3 and enjoy the easy read out.
Be sure when purchasing your controller, that you purchase the correct wire harness so installation is Plug N Play. You should have no need for a trailer service company to install this device for you if you purchase the easy to use wiring harness.
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