Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional - Trailer Mounted

Tekonsha Brake Controller - 90250

Proportional brake controller operates via radio frequency for simple transfer between multiple tow vehicles. Includes automatic-leveling sensor, boost feature, portable remote and continuous diagnostics. Compatible with multiplex wiring systems.

Features:

• Brake controller activates your electric trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
  • Activates immediately - no pausing like with time-delayed brake controllers
  • Works when vehicle is in reverse gear so that you can back into tricky parking spots
• Perfect for shared trailers or business fleets
  • Power module mounts on tongue or front of trailer
  • Remote control allows you to operate power module from cab of any vehicle
    • Communicates wirelessly with trailer power module
    • Plugs into standard 12V-power accessory adapter - no underdash wiring
• Automatic-leveling controller
  • Self-adjusts to varying terrain
• Boost feature adds more initial braking power for heavier trailers
• Continuous diagnostic check makes you aware of any potential problems before you hit the road
  • Ensures proper connection between trailer and tow vehicle
  • Monitors brake magnet condition
• Digital display on remote shows voltage delivery to trailer brakes
• Built-in manual override
• Integrated socket lets you easily plug in 7-pole RV-style trailer connector (sold separately)
  • Control module has lead designed to plug into your vehicle's 7-way connector
    • Connector on vehicle must have active 12V ("hot") lead

Specs:

• Application: up to 3-axle trailer brake systems (6 brake assemblies total)
• Dimensions: 12-9/16" long x 8-5/8" wide x 6-1/4" tall
• Boost power increase: 0 percent, 13 percent and 25 percent
• Warranty:
  • Power module: limited 15 year
  • Cord: limited 1 year
  • Remote: limited 5 year

Proportional Braking

The Prodigy RF electric brake controller supplies power to your tow vehicle's brakes proportionally. This means that your trailer will brake at the same time and with the same strength as your vehicle - even when in reverse gear. So, if you have to slam on your truck's brakes, the trailer's brakes will respond instantly with no delay. Thus your vehicle's brakes won't be overworked from trying to stop the entire load, resulting in less wear and tear. The Prodigy RF also cuts power to the trailer's brakes when your vehicle is stopped - extending the life of the magnets and brake shoes in the brake assemblies.

Wireless, Radio Frequency Transmission for Portability

The Prodigy RF is perfect for anyone who has multiple tow vehicles or a vehicle with multiplex wiring. Installation is quick and easy. There's no hardwiring necessary - just plug the 7-way lead on the control module into your vehicle's 7-way connector so that the braking signal can be transmitted, and then mount the module to the tongue or frame of your trailer. Then plug the remote control 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 into 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 compatible with vehicles that have multiplex wiring systems precisely because it does not wire into your vehicle.

If your vehicle does not have a 7-way connector, see etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately), which includes all the parts necessary to convert your 4-way into a 7-way. If your vehicle does not have a 4-way flat connector installed, you can purchase a custom-fit T-One connector.

Note: For vehicles without brake-control wiring adapters, one of the following is required:

20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications

30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications

Power Boost for Heavy-Duty Towing

Aside from smoother, more efficient braking, the Prodigy RF also offers a boost feature that gives you more initial braking power for those times when you're towing heavier loads. The boost setting sends either 13 or 25 percent more power (depending on which setting you choose) back to the trailer brakes, thus compensating for heavier loads. As a result, your fully loaded rig will brake smoothly and comfortably.

90250 Tekonsha Prodigy Radio Frequency Proportional Brake Controller

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• How to Wire a 4 to 7-Way Adapter on a Grand Vitara to Power a Prodigy RF Brake Controller # 90250
  
• To power the RF brake controller # 90250, it is only necessary to connect the 12v power wire and ground wire on your 4 to 7-Way adapter. If you have a typical adapter like our part # 30717, the ground wire should be white and the power wire is typically black or red. The remaining wires can be tied off. You also have the option connect the auxiliary wire if you need to power backup lights or another accessory on your trailer. This wire is typically orange or purple in color. To prepare
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• Will Infrared Windows on a Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV Prevent Prodigy RF 90250 From Functioning
  
• The Prodigy RF brake controller # 90250 uses radio frequencies to communicate between the in-cab unit and the brake controller, so infrared blocking windows will not interfere with the function of the brake controller.
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• How is the Blue Wire From In Cabin Brake Controllers Used when Installing a Tekonsha Prodigy RF
  
• With the 7-Way installed on your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, all you will need is the power wire (that is run in the 7-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle). When installed correctly, the 7-Way is connected to the tow vehicles battery which supplies the power needed by the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250. You do not have to do anything with the blue wire on the vehicle, but the trailer brake power wires will need to be ran to the trailer brake connection inside the trailer end connect
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• What is the Maximum Transmission Distance for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller On a 40Ft Rv
  
• The trailer mounted Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional, item # 90250, will transmit up to 300 feet according to my contact at the manufacturer. That being said the controller itself is normally mounted near the tongue of the trailer so the length of the RV is usually not a problem and the Prodigy RF, item # 90250, should work great on your trailer. You will need to take into account anything that would block the signal though. Usually there is no problem with this between the tr
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• Will Prodigy RF Brake Controller 90250 Work When Connected to a Semi Tractor With Air Brakes
  
• The Prodigy RF brake controller # 90250 is able to be used with any vehicle and trailer combination with 7-Way plugs, so it would work with your semi truck as long as you are able to make an adapter allowing the unit to plug into the vehicle. You would need to make sure that the end of the adapter to which the brake controller would plug in would have the functions located on the same pins, i.e. the power wire and tail light circuits would be located on the same pins on the plug. I have incl
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• Is a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Pre-wired for an Electric Brake Controller
  
• Yes. Based on the research I did on the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder RV, they are wired with a 7-Way connection at the rear of the RV. Fleetwood recommend the use of a supplemental brake controller when towing another vehicle. When towing a trailer equipped with electric brakes, you can use an electric brake controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy, # 90185. I spoke with my contact at Fleetwood, and he stated that the blue wire for electric brakes is attached to circuit 020 under the hood of the RV.
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• Wiring a 2010 Tribeca for a Trailer Mount Brake Controller or a Prodigy Brake Controller
  
• In order to use a brake controller, including the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional - Trailer Mounted, # 90250, your 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have to have a 7-Way connector. This will require a 7 and 4 way installation kit # ETBC7, to hardwire a brake controller on the vehicle. This RF Brake Controller is a good investment if you plan on towing the trailer with multiple vehicles (each vehicle would need a 7-Way). Then you could just move the remote from vehicle to vehicle.
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• Prodigy RF Brake Controller Flashes NC and is Unable to Pair Hand Held Unit on a 2010 GMC Sierra
  
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha about the problem you are having with the Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250. He has run into this issue before and there is a possible solution. Since 2007 GM still provided the necessary wiring for brake controllers on tow packages but they did not always make the connections complete in many cases. The end result is that under the hood, you will have to make some connections to make the tow package functional. There are two connections that need to be
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• Can Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250, Be Installed On A 2007 Dodge 3500 Instead Of A Trailer
  
• The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250, can be installed on your 2007 Dodge 3500 4x4. It will require that you have a 7-way connector on your vehicle for the brake controller to plug into. The Prodigy RF brake controller is designed for use on one trailer that will be towed by different vehicles, like fleet owners with multiple towing vehicles. If you want to use it on your truck for towing multiple trailers it would be the same as installing a brake controller in the cab of your
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• Can Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250, Be Installed On a 2006 Volvo XC70
  
• The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90250, can be installed on your 2006 Volvo XC70. It will require that you have a 7-way connector on your vehicle for the brake controller to plug into. The Prodigy RF brake controller is designed for use on one trailer that will be towed by different vehicles, like fleet owners with multiple towing vehicles. If you want to use it on your truck for towing multiple trailers it would be the same as installing a brake controller in the cab of your vehi
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• Can I Connect a Prodigy RF on a 2010 Airstream Trailer # 90250 with 2009 BMW X5 35d
  
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he said that the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional - Trailer Mounted, part # 90250, has no issues with being used on trailers that have LED tail lights. The LED lights on the trailer do not have any bearing on the brake controller wiring, you should have no problems caused by the LEDs on your trailer. He also said that very rarely the # 90250 will have a little bit of trouble pairing with BMW vehicles, but it is always resolved qui
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• Installing the Prodigy RF Brake Controller on 2010 Range Rover HSE
  
• As long as your Range Rover has a functional 7-way connector with an operational 12-volt accessory lead, the Prodigy RF Brake Controller will work great for you. As your vehicle is brand new, the 7-way should be wired correctly. Simply mount the box as described in the instructions, and follow the instructions to synchronize the remote unit to the trailer. For your convenience, I have provided a link to the operating and installation instructions.
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• Installation and Wiring of the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller on a 2006 Honda Odyssey
  
• The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, item # 90250, will draw power from the black 12 volt circuit, number 4, in the 7-way connector, so it will need to be wired separately to the vehicle battery through a 30 amp circuit breaker, item # PK54530. The green wire is needed for the right turn and stop lights on the trailer. This wire will be connected to the number 6 pole in the 7-Way connector, which may be labeled red. The purple wire is usually wired to the center pole of the 7-Way conn
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 1990 GMC Pickup 6 Foot Bed
  
• In addition to the brake controller, you will will need a 5, 6, or 7-Way connector to match the connector on the trailer. Trailers equipped with brakes will have one of those 3 kinds of connectors. The most common is a 7-Way. If the trailer you are wanting to use has a 7-Way, you will need part # ETBC7. This kit provides everything you will need to complete the installation of a brake controller. Once you have a 7-Way installed, there are adapters available so that you can connect a 5 or 6-Way t
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• How Does Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Controller # 90250 Know When To Send Power To Trailer Brake
  
• If you have a newer Trailblazer with the tow package there should be a total of 2 wires that you will need to connect; both wires should be red/black with eyelets on the end. One wire is located between the fuse box and driver side fender, the other should be located under the brake master cylinder. On the driver side, remove the fuse box cover, there will be 2 threaded studs that are different sizes, the wires which have different sized eyelets will connect to the corresponding studs using M6 N
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2008 Range Rover HSE Towing a Sooner Horse Trailer.
  
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• Programming Instructions for Hand-Held Remote for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Trailer Brake Controller
  
• I can certainly provide you will a link to the installation details for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF, # 90250. It includes the pairing instructions for the hand held unit. I have also included the steps below. You may also be interested in adding a Hand-held Remote for Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, # 90251, to use in your second vehicle. Synchronization of the Remote Hand Held Unit to the Power Module: 1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle. 2. Plug the Power Module 7-Way cable into the to
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• How to get Power to the 7-Way on a 2004 Chevrolet Pickup for Installation of the Prodigy RF
  
• Under the hood of the 2004 Chevrolet pickup there are two power posts located at the power distribution box, see photo at right. The most forward power post is the one that is used for supplying power to the 7-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle. There should be a large 40 amp fuse at the location nearest the power stud and a M8 nut, item # 185917, is used to attach the power wire to the stud. If there is a fuse that is not working or a dummy at this location you will need to replace it
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• Pairing Problems with Hand Held Unit on Tekonsha Prodigy RF Trailer Brake Controller # 90250
  
• It sounds like there is a pairing problem between the remote and the unit itself that mounts to the trailer. You will also just want to double check and make sure that your vehicle 7-Way and the trailer 7-Way are wired the same as the Tekonsha Prodigy RF, # 90250. The pairing instructions included with the manual which I have linked for reference, must be followed exactly in order for the unit to function properly. The N.C. flashing can be because the hand held unit is not paired properly, th
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• Troubleshooting the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Trailer Brake Controller Not Pairing with Hand-Held Unit
  
• It sounds like your trailer connectors on both vehicles are wired correctly to work with the Prodigy RF, # 90250, so it could just be a small step in the pairing details that is causing the problem. First, make sure the trailer is coupled to the towing vehicle. Then plug the RF into the tow vehicle connector making sure the trailers connector is not connected to the RF yet. Next, start the tow vehicle engine and then plug the hand-held unit into the auxiliary power port. Turn the power knob u
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