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Code: 90250
Retail:$412.41
Price:$308.95
Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
Shipping SpecialProportional brake controller operates via radio frequency for simple transfer between multiple cars or trucks. Includes automatic-leveling sensor, boost feature, portable remote and continuous diagnostics. Compatible with multiplex wiring systems.
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Note: Vehicles with LED tail lights may not supply enough voltage for pairing. May use another vehicle to pair receiver and transmitter. Please also note that the Prodigy RF can not be submerged or immersed in water.
With a proportional brake controller, you can get heavy-duty emergency braking, general braking or slow-to-an-idle braking for your trailer automatically. The intensity with which your trailer brakes are activated and the rate at which they are applied are dependent on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. This means that, unlike time-delay controllers - which send the same amount of preset power to your trailer brakes every time - proportional controllers are able to adapt to every braking situation differently. So, if you slam on the brakes in your truck, your trailer brakes will activate with that same extreme intensity. And if you merely slow down as you approach a red light, your trailer will gradually brake in the same manner. Just set the initial power level, select a boost setting, and you're good to go.
As long as the Prodigy RF controller is mounted correctly, it will sense - via an internal inertia sensor - how your tow vehicle brakes. This inertia-based sensor responds to the deceleration of your tow vehicle as you brake by signaling the controller to send out enough power to your trailer brakes so that they are activated with an intensity that matches. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
The Prodigy RF is perfect for anyone who has multiple tow vehicles. There's no hardwiring necessary. Just plug the 7-way lead on the control module into your vehicle's 7-way connector and plug the 7-way on your trailer into the port at the rear of the RF so that the braking signal can be transmitted from your vehicle to your trailer. Then plug the remote into your vehicle's standard 12-volt accessory outlet and use it to control the module wirelessly.
Because you don't have to wire the Prodigy RF to your vehicle, the trailer that you mount the module to can be easily shared among multiple tow vehicles. As long as your vehicle has a 7-way connector, you can use the Prodigy RF. This system is also compatible with vehicles that have multiplex wiring systems precisely because it does not wire into your vehicle.
Aside from smoother, more efficient braking, Tekonsha's Prodigy RF brake controller also offers a boost feature that gives you more initial braking power for those times when you're towing heavy loads. You can switch boost levels so that the power output to your trailer brakes automatically starts out at either 13 percent or 25 percent of the predetermined power setting.
So, if you boost the initial power so that your trailer brakes activate with 25 percent of the overall intensity at the start, the brakes will reach maximum braking faster. This is particularly beneficial if you are towing a heavy load because the intensity required to stop that load may be far greater than that needed to halt your vehicle. Therefore, sending out more initial power to the trailer brakes - and causing them to reach maximum braking faster - allows you to better control the trailer so that it doesn't push your tow vehicle before coming to a complete stop.
If your trailer weighs less than your tow vehicle, no boost is needed. But if you wish to set the boost so that your trailer leads the braking of your towing setup, you can select level B1. The following table gives an indication of when you might use the different boost levels and the power increases that they offer.
| Approximate Gross Trailer Weight | Boost Level | Increase in Initial Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Less than tow vehicle GVW | B1 | 13% |
| Equal to tow vehicle GVW | B1 or B2 | 13% or 25% |
| Up to 25% more than tow vehicle GVW | B2 or B3* | 25% |
| Up to 40% more than tow vehicle GVW | B3* | 25% |
*Both B2 and B3 offer a 25-percent boost in initial power. But the braking curve for B3 is more aggressive than that of B2. This means that, even though you will start out with the same intensity when using these boost levels, you will get an overall more aggressive braking experience with the higher level. So if you use B3, you will reach maximum braking sooner than if you use B2.
Safety Features
The Prodigy RF offers advanced safety features to prevent damage to various components of your towing setup. In addition to basic troubleshooting, this controller works to prevent problems before they begin. When the Prodigy RF is not in use, it will be in power-saving mode. If there has been no activity for 2 hours, then the system will go into sleep mode. Both of these modes are designed to drop the power draw, minimizing drain on your vehicle's battery.
When you stop at red lights, or any time that your truck and trailer are at a standstill with the brakes applied for more than 5 seconds, the Prodigy's "hold" feature will activate. When this happens, the power output to your trailer's brakes will be reduced to just 25 percent of the preset power setting so that the brakes will not overheat.
If ever there is a time that you need to brake your trailer separately from your tow vehicle - when traveling down a steep incline, for example - the manual override button is easily accessible on the remote control. Pushing this button engages the brakes on your trailer with full power. In addition, when you activate this override, the brake lights on your trailer will illuminate, properly warning those behind you of the braking action of your rig.
In addition to all of those safety features listed above, the RF offers diagnostics such as:
The self-leveling feature of the Prodigy RF ensures that the brake controller continues to function even as you drive up steep hills or through the mountains. Simply mount the power module, which contains the inertia sensor, on your trailer tongue or frame as indicated. Some drilling may be required.
Note: The Prodigy RF must be mounted within ± 5 degrees of level on the vertical plane and must be lined up so that the power cable extends toward the tow vehicle for the internal sensor to function properly.
Once the power module is mounted on your trailer and connected to your vehicle, simply sync up the handheld remote to the module as per the included instructions. Then plug the remote into any 12-volt auxiliary outlet in your tow vehicle for power.
Installation Accessories
See etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.
Video of Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today in this enclosed trailer, were going to install part number 90250 from Tekonsha. This is a Prodigy RF Brake Controller. Our first step is to go ahead and install the power module, thats the box to wire harness. This box gets attached to a trailer and now it can be attached in a variety of positions, but in this case were going to use the outside rail towards the body on the frame. Well also plug in the trailer harness into the power module and go move it on the rail to make sure we have enough room to unplug it when we need to. Once youre satisfied with the position of it, well go ahead and use the self-tapping screws that come with the brake controller and attach it to the frame rail.
Thats all it takes to install the brake controller onto the trailer. Now we can go ahead and start pairing it with the remote control. First off, well connect the trailer to a tow vehicle and then well plug the power module 7-way cable into the tow vehicle. Double check to make sure that the 7-way connector from the trailer is disconnected from the power module. Well go ahead and turn on the vehicle and then well go ahead and plug in the handheld unit into an auxiliary power source.
You should see NC and then rotate the knob down to the minimum position and then you should get your double zero flashing. Now to pair them, well press the manual override and the boost button at the same time. It will start from P.5 down to P.A Once it goes down to P.A, we will hold the brake pedal until the display shows double zero once again. Once it shows double zero and it is flashing, that means they are paired up. Now well take the power knob and rotate it back up and you should see NC for no connection.
Then we can go back to the trailer and plug the trailer 7-way connector into the trailer mount power module and then youll have a C for connection. At this point we know we have a connection step up, we can go ahead and mount our wired and tie them out of the way and then we can go ahead and take it for a test drive. With that, thatll finish it for our install of part number 90250 the Prodigy RF Brake Controller. .
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 Customer Reviews)
by: Mark B.06/24/2010
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Perfect for multiple tow rigs Works as well as the Prodigy we all know and love, except wireless. People who are concerned about interferance with the wireless aspect of this unit put your mind at ease. Even if this happens (which is about as likely as me winning the lotto) the controller will still function on its last setting. This is a great choice if you have more than one tow rig.3167
by: steve03/12/2013
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I recently bought a Prodigy RF on Etrailer and it was an easy purchase online. The information was very good and the whole process was easy on your website. I have installed the Prodigy RF and it was a snap, i was done in less than 40 minutes. I would recommend your site and this product70342
by: H de S04/08/2012
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by: Jeremy05/14/2013
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Worked great, though it took a little bit to get it installed on our 2007 chevy suburban. Need to attach a few wires to the fuse compartment in order to get the 12V feed to work. Other than that, installation was simple and it made towing easy. I would highly recommend this product.80293
by: Gerald04/22/2013
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Little tricky getting it set up on our VW Touareg. Reason being it has a smart towing circuit that is a little more complicated than most cars. Had to use a different carFord Expedition to get the unit to pair up, but after that it works great on the Touareg! Word of advice, make sure your tow vehicle has the trailer battery charging circuit enabled in your fuse box. The Expedition was missing this charging circuit relay in the fuse boxhad a spot for it, just wasnt factory installed so once we got a relay for it and a little 30amp fuse that was also not present, setup was super easy. My favorite part is how the system is accelerometer based so when you are not moving fast or not at an angle , it knows to dial down the brakes so you dont jerk the trailer around. Touareg drove like our 5k lb trailer wasnt even there. Then again the turbo diesel motor doesnt hurt either 77218
by: Ernie04/01/2013
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Very easy to install unit and pair with remote controller. Works great on 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.73675
by: Clint03/04/2013
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We had to call the Mfg to figure out that cars with LED tail lights do not have the required voltage to pair it. The product worked fine on Mercedes after pairing with another vehicle 1st. If this is known to Mfg, I think they should just pair them at the factory to save customer a lot of time and effort.68804
Aghrrr! I wished I would have read this sooner.... I just spent several hours trying to figure out why I could not pair it using my MLs tow setup which is set-up for LED. Now I know... Use a different car...I agree, units should be shipped already paired... Thanks Clint!
comment by: PMC - 5/5/2013
We will add a note under the product specs to help spread the information.
Patrick B - 5/8/2013 by: sanjay08/01/2012
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This thing is great and easy to use!!! awesome for not having to permentantly install it.50037
by: Robert S07/13/2012
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Simple instructions was shipped fast, will buy here again47793
by: MIguel A.05/24/2012
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This is by far the best product I have bought for my trailer! Super easy to install and set-up! Just pre-drill 4 holes where you want to mount the system and using the enclosed self-tapping screws, screw it into your trailer frame. That is the hardest part!! Plug it in, turn on your car and then turn down the setting on the hand held remote then plug it into any 12-v lighter, step on the brake and wait for it to read 0.0 and you're done!! A little adjustments along the way but for the most part its done. Bought this because I did not want to drill into my tow vehicle. Buy this product because you will not go wrong!! Also Etrailer.com shipped it super fast! Love the controller and love the website!!41614
by: Jason S.05/03/2012
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The product is great. The customer service and quick shipping and notification of delivery from etrailer are way above par. These folks have to be of the best online these days for customer service!! Keep it up and I look forward to my next order. And to top it off they had the BEST prices!!39275
by: troy b06/13/2012
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was great did not take any time to installe43998
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