Comparison of Tekonsha Prodigy P3 and Primus IQ Brake Controllers

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Good Morning, Could you please tell me what the difference is between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 and the Tekonsha Primus IQ?

asked by: George W

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Although the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 and Primus IQ # TK90160 electric brake controllers are very similar they do have some key differences as well. For one the P3 is designed to work with electric and electric over hydraulic brake systems. The Primus IQ will work with electric brakes. Also the Primus IQ will operate a maximum of 3 axles and the P3 will work with 4. The display on the P3 is more informational as opposed to only showing one feature at a time. Take a look at the two videos on them that I've attached to see the difference in the displays. Another feature of the P3 is that it lets you store up 5 different settings configurations if you have multiple trailers to tow. Finally, the P3 has a higher vertical range that it can be mounted. The P3 automatically levels when mounted within a 360 degree vertical range and the Primus IQ must be angled between 0 and 90 degrees.

They are both proportional brake controllers so they will apply the brakes in the same fashion. They also install the same, using # TK93VR in your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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William L.

8/1/2020

Looking for a recommendation on a Brake Controller (Tekonsha IQ or P3 or Draw-Tite IV) for a 2020 Ford Explorer, with factory towing packing, towing a Casita 17' travel trailer; estimated wet weight between 3,600 and 4,000 lbs. Will be using an Anderson Weight Distribution Hitch.

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Chris R.

8/11/2020

You really can't go wrong with the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED24FR and it's what I recommend for you. It's one of the best controllers on the market because of its reliability and the way it installs. If your Explorer is equipped with the factory 7-Way connector, you just need to add the Adapter Harness # RED87FR for a simple plug-and-play install.

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Answer 1

I highly recommend using the Curt Echo Under-Dash controller and the plug-in adapter for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500, so you'll need the following parts: - Curt Echo Under-Dash Brake Controller #C27JR - Plug-In Adapter #C51525 I really like…

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Thanks for all of the details, Stu! The Diamond C trailers use Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuators which means the OEM brake controller on your 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 SHOULD work just fine with it. I say "should" because…

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Hello Alex, thanks for reaching out. We actually custom make our own wiring kit which is designed specifically for this purpose. You can use the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7. This kit will contain all of the components needed to upgrade your…

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You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

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Brake controllers are usually mounted so that they are within easy reach of the driver for emergency stops, typically near the driver's right knee. The quick-connect wiring adapters we offer, such as #TK93VR, are long enough for such…

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, #90195, does not have an on and off switch. It will go into sleep mode after several minutes of no activity. The power draw when it is in the sleep mode is so negligible that it will not discharge the…

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The shortest 2 inch hitch extender we have is the part #HE06 which has a distance of 7-3/8 inches from hitch pin hole to hitch pin hole.

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According to my research, if your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 came with a factory 7-way trailer connector you will have the brake controller connector pre-wired. This pre-wired connector should be under the driver side seat which you can see in…

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Answer 9

To set the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System #FR98NR so that it could be used like a security system would require you to power the cameras from the RV battery instead of the running lights or reverse lights. This allows you to…

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Answer 10

A brake controller will only be necessary if the trailer you will be towing has brakes. The easiest way to tell whether or not the trailer has brakes would be to look at the trailer side connector. If the trailer side connector has 7 pins then it…

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I attached an install video for the Furrion Vision S part #FOS43TASF installed on an RV that was not pre-wired for the Furrion system but was able to easily tap into the wiring needed due to clearance lights being very close.

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Answer 12

This is definitely something that is frustrating and unfortunately, my answer is not going to be much better. When we have brought this to Dexter in the past, they have told us that their Electric Over Hydraulic actuators like the Dexter DX Series…

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