Comparing the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite vs Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

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How does the Redarc compare to the P3 in performance and reliability? Towing a 3 axle 20,000lbs trailer... I have looked for reviews and posted questions to several RV groups on Facebook and Im not finding anyone with experience with the Redarc controller. I like the concept, but I want to know that I am buying a product that is as good as or better than Tekonsha P3 in performance and reliability. Will be installed on an 08 Dodge 3500. I will try to attach a picture of my rig. Thanks for any feedback.

asked by: David M

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The RedArc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR is comparable in reliability and performance to the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. The difference is really in the design and features. One of the greatest aspects of the P3 is the LCD screen and presets. One of the greatest aspects of the Tow-Pro Elite is the size and mounting location. Both have very usable features and use different methods of communication for diagnostics and modes. Both have the manual override options and are top of the line controllers.

The RedArc Tow-Pro Elite is my personal favorite because I like the clean look and LEDs. If I were wanting to have constant visible diagnostics, then my opinion would sway the opposite way. You can't go bad with either controller. I've attached videos to assist.

The installation of the P3 is slightly easier with a harness, where the Tow-Pro requires you get a similar harness and splice it. For either application you will want the # 3020-P for your wiring harness to connect to your factory harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.

expert reply by: Jason S

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For your 2024 Nissan Frontier I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like the Liberty because it is simple, reliable, and looks great in any vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash, so only the control knob will…

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Answer 2

You are definitely on the right track. It sounds like you did install a wiring harness and relays like part #C56225. If those relays have been installed all you would need is the part #HM43534 that you referenced. This will plug right in and give you…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Curt weight distribution shank part #17120 is a fit with the Fastway E2 WD system part #FA92-02-4100 that you referenced. Thankfully nearly all of the weight distribution system manufacturers made their head and shank dimensions similar.

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Answer 4

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 5

Yes you can replace the factory brake controller of your 2017 Toyota Tundra with the Prodigy P3 part #90195. You would just need the correct install harness part #3031-P to plug the P3 in place of the factory controller.

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Answer 6

Both the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty #RED24FR and the Prodigy P3 part #90195 are really excellent brake controller solutions. Functionally they both will work really well but the advantage the Liberty has is that it would only put a knob on your dash…

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For 3,500 pound axle U-bolt kits like the Redline #APUBR-1 that use 1/2 inch hex nuts you will want to torque them down somewhere between 45 and 70 foot pounds. I have attached a great article on trailer suspension that includes this info along with…

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Answer 8

If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

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Answer 9

The first step I would take would be to check the 30-amp trailer brake controller fuse which is located in the #10 slot on the fuse box under the hood of your 2008 Toyota Tundra. If the fuse is still intact, then you will want to move to the 7-way…

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Answer 10

You will want to choose the diameter size of U-Bolts you need by the axle type (round, square) and the axle diameter. The Redline 2 Inch Square Trailer U-Bolt, part #SP01-160, you have referenced is for a 2 inch square axle. It is a 9/16 inch…

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Answer 11

The axles cannot really be installed backwards but if the braking assemblies are on the wrong side then that would indeed be an issue. In order to check this you will simply need to pull one of the hubs and take a look at what direction the actuating…

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Answer 12

There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch wheel the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over…

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