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Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 2 Axles - Time Delayed
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Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 2 Axles - Time Delayed

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This time-delayed brake controller is designed to mount at any angle, even upside down. The controls are all up front for easy access, including a slide-bar manual override and a thumbwheel for braking output. LED indicator shows your braking status. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from Tekonsha. Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 2 Axles - Time Delayed part number TK55HR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Tekonsha Trailer Brake Controller - TK55HR

  • Electric
  • Time Delayed Controller
  • Up to 2 Axles
  • Tekonsha
  • Under-Dash
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Plug-In
  • Indicator Lights
  • Single Trailer Only

This time-delayed brake controller is designed to mount at any angle, even upside down. The controls are all up front for easy access, including a slide-bar manual override and a thumbwheel for braking output. LED indicator shows your braking status.


Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
  • Adjustable power output lets you select the amount of braking force
    • Simple thumbwheel lets you change settings
  • LED indicator on front of unit shows you your braking status
    • Green light indicates that brakes are connected
    • Color changes to orange and then to red as the power output increases
  • Slide-bar manual override is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
  • Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions - can be installed in any direction
    • Designed to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display
    • Mounting bracket and hardware included
    • No need to wire into your vehicle - custom-fit harness lets you plug in and go


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 2 axles (4 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with electric trailer brakes only
  • Dimensions: 5" long x 3" wide x 1-1/4" tall
  • Warranty:
    • Limited 5-year on brake controller
    • Limited 1-year on wiring harness


Easy-to-Access Brake Controller

Tekonsha POD Controls and Components

The Tekonsha POD is designed to mount in any direction, and it's especially suited for mounting on near-vertical dashes. All the controls are on the front of the module, so you can still access them with the controller tucked away in a convenient place.


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Braking Output

Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change. Use the thumbwheel on the side to change the braking output level. The output setting will appear as a number on the digital display, with a higher number indicating higher braking power.


Manual Override

The Tekonsha POD keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar lever to activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.


Quick, Simple Installation

Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, with the controller designed with all of the controls on the front of the module so you can access them even if it's mounted upside down.


The included custom adapter plugs into the connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness, which is underneath your dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. Once you have the wiring connected to your vehicle, just plug the other end into the POD. Because there are no wires to splice, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove the brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.


Note: If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake controller installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).


Time-Delayed Braking

What is time-delayed braking

The Tekonsha POD comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the POD. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. The amount of braking power (output) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.



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Video of Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 2 Axles - Time Delayed

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for In-Depth Review of the Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller

Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller. So, this will be a real good choice for those of you that are maybe just replacing an older brake controller and just wanna stick to something simple. And that's for a brake controller like this one's gonna come into play. What this is gonna do, is send power after your trailer's brakes and help keep everything safe. One of the things I like about this one is kind of how it's styled actually.

It's just a little bit different. It kind of has some different angles going on here and the face of it is flat. It's just really user-friendly. It's easy to see what's going on and easy to reach everything. You know, it's something small but goes it a long way in terms of having to live with it and use it, you know.

I'd say it's probably, overall size, it's probably medium. You know, there's some smaller, more compact ones like the Draw-Tite I-Command, for example. And then there's some little bit larger ones like the Tekonsha P3. So, it kind of falls somewhere in the middle. The thing is with this one, it is a time-delayed brake controller.

And so what that means, is it's gonna have a preset amount of power that is sent back to your brakes whenever you hit your brake pedal in your vehicle here. You know, that has some benefits and some downsides to the more modern proportional type brake controller. One of the benefits is, of the time-delayed is, you know what to expect. You know, you have the complete adjustability of how much power you wanna send back there. But you know, one of the advantages the proportional one has it's a little bit smoother, you know smoother of an experience, generally speaking.

You can usually fine-tune the time delays and be really happy with it. But just to kind of throw a brake controller in and go a proportional one's usually a little bit better. What they do is match the breaking pressure of your 4Runner. So let's say, if like you're barely hitting the brakes in here, about halfway, trailer brakes are gonna do the same thing. On the other hand, let's say emergency stop, right So you really gotta stand on that brake pedal, trailer brakes gotta do the same thing. So it's hard to argue with that, you know what I mean It's gotta match that pressure and be really predictable. So, in terms of actually living with this, I mean, super simple, you're gonna have one adjustment so you're gonna have a dial here, and you can either dial-up or dial-down the breaking intensity. So obviously when you go up and hit your brake or we'll use the manual override, just kind of amplifies a little more. You can see the color is going to indicate to you how much braking power is being applied. So green and, you know, yellowish-orange, that's light power the more power that's applied, it's gonna turn into that deep red. And that deep red is letting us know, that we have maximum power going back there. So, one of the things that you can do, whenever you get your trailer, is hook up to it, you can hit your brake pedal and dial that knob up till about orange, you know, about somewhere in the middle kind of go from there. If you feel like the breaking power's not strong enough, if the trailer's kind of wanting to push you around or you feel your car kind of struggling, you know you can always dial that up some and amplify it. If it's too much, if the brakings' too aggressive, just dial it down some. So, like I talked about earlier you can adjust this pretty good. So, you know, you find something you're happy with and you go, "All right, I'm just gonna bump it up a little bit more, see how it feels." And you can really dial that in, to your liking. And I feel like, that's why this is a pretty popular brake controller. You know, it's just so simple. I mean, anyone can figure this thing out. One of the things though, you know, nowadays there's so many of 'em available and some of them are really neat. You get a ton of options and crazy adjustability, like the P3 by Tekonsha, for example, you can do all sorts of wild things with it. You know those ones with all the bells and whistles are really kind of targeted towards people that use 'em for a living, you know, and really rely on all those different options. Something like this vehicle, you know, if you pull the same trailer, maybe two, this is gonna get you going down the road just fine. And, you know, I do just want to give you an option, maybe you don't like the look of the traditional style brake controller, where it's mounted on the dash, you know, and I don't blame you. There is options out there. One of 'em is the REDARC, and essentially the main body of the brake controller is hidden up underneath the dash where you can't see it. And the control is simply just a small knob. And it's actually really cool, I've done several of them. That's always an option for you as well. But, other than that at the end of the day if you're looking for something simple that's gotta work and you can rely on, can't really go wrong with this brake controller. And that'll finish up our look at, the Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller..

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This time-delayed brake controller is designed to mount at any angle, even upside down. The controls are all up front for easy access, including a slide-bar manual override and a thumbwheel for braking output. LED indicator shows your braking status.

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Simple install and fit like a glove! Great product and great company to work with!



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Had all wires just plug in. No splicing. Great. Thanks



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I.m always happy with my orders.



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Easy install and worked perfectly. Now, leta see for how long!



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Video was exactly correct for installation on a new Bronco. Thank you.



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exactly what I wanted very fast shipping.this is why I buy from etrailer



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This is my second brake controller… Same problem as the last one… not enough wire coming from the brake controller, and too much wire after the 1st hookup..



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First time I've ever installed one and with their videos it was extra easy I appreciate you



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I didnt lik that the actual controller doesnt have tekonsha on it, but the wire harnss does. It works great. I use it to brake a car tow dolly from a motorhome.



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This plugged right into the green plug under the drivers seat of my 2022 Sprinter 3500XD. This, after visiting a local truck mod shop and Mercedes Benz (who did not havee a factory part for any type of brake controller). Great job etrailer!


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    The braking is going to be about the exact same between the Prodigy P2 part # 90885 and the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED52VR. The main difference will be that the Redarc only puts a small know on your dash and the P2 is a traditional brake controller that is much bigger. To install either controller you'd need the install harness part # 3040-P. For how much cleaner of an install the Redarc provides that would be the route I would go with. For tow mirrors the K-Source set part # KS81300...
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  • Brake Controller Install Port Location on a 2013 Toyota Tundra
    Check out the install video I attached that shows how to use the install harness # 3040-P on a very similar 2013 Toyota Tundra as yours. It will be right by the emergency brake pedal under the dash. I attached a picture that shows it as well.
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  • Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring Needed for 2000 Toyota 4Runner
    For your 2000 Toyota 4Runner, I recommend the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 39510 with the Brake Control Plug-In Harness # 20127. This is the best controller under the price point you are seeking. Then for your wiring, if you already have a 7-way connector you can use the kit # 5506. If you have a 4-way then you will use the # ETBC7 kit which comes with the 7-way adapter and wiring. If you don't have a 4-way, then you will need that first and...
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  • Equalizer or Blue Ox Weight Distribution for 7,500 lb Trailer
    Between Equalizer and Blue Ox I would go with the Equalizer hands down. Equalizer systems are among the nicest systems you can use. The Blue Ox systems work decently but in terms of sway reduction, ease of install, and reliability the Equalizer is the way to go. You would want the part # EQ37120ET which would work great on your trailer that weighs 7,500 lbs. It comes with a hitch ball but you would need the thin walled socket part # ALL643216 to install it.
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  • What Else is Needed to Install a Tekonsha Brake Controller # 39510 on a 2003 Toyota 4Runner
    With this Tekonsha Voyager Proportional Brake Controller # 39510 you will also need harness # 3040-P, to make it functional on your 2003 Toyota 4-Runner. You will simply plug the included adapter into the back of the brake controller and then plug the other end into the port underneath the dash and you will be good to go.
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  • Will LED Light on TK63VR Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Drain Vehicle Battery?
    Brake controllers like your Tekonsha # TK63VR are wired so that they have a direct connection to the vehicle battery. This is done as a safety measure, so the user doesn't accidently forget to turn on the brake controller when towing. After a between 10 and 20 minutes of inactivity, a brake controller will go into a sleep mode, where they are just about completely powered down. At this point the amount of power they draw is so tiny that you'd need to leave the vehicle unattended for a...
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  • Which Tekonsha Brake Controller Install Harness Fits 2023 Toyota Tacoma
    The correct Tekonsha brake controller install harness for a 2023 Toyota Tacoma is the part # 3031-P which would allow you to install a controller like the P3 part # 90195.
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  • Which Brake Controller Adapter for a Tekonsha Brake Controller on a 2020 Toyota Tacoma
    The Tekonsha # 3040-P and the # 3031-P are designed to fit in different vehicles and will have slightly different plugs on the vehicle side; it's going to be enough of a difference that you will need to get the new plug, unfortunately. But I can understand why that's frustrating with Toyota changing the plugs between model years and trucks that are overwhelmingly similar. To install a Tekonsha brake controller like the P3 # 90195 on your 2020 Toyota Tacoma you'll want to use the # 3031-P.
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  • Recommend Wiring Adapter for Installing Trailer Brake controller on a 2013 Toyota Land cruiser
    You will need to use Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter # 3040-P this adapter plugs into the 5-pin brake control wiring harness connector on your 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. The connector is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. You then need to use the adapter harness # 331-TPH-017 which will plug into the above harness, and then directly into the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR.
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  • Brake Controller Connector and Recommendation for a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with Tow Package
    If your 2005 Toyota Tacoma has the factory tow package then you can use the Custom Wiring Adapter # 3040-P and Redarc Adapter # 331-TPH-017 to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED52VR and avoid splicing into any wiring on your truck. If you have the accessory panels on your truck you can also use the Mounting Panel # 331-TPSI-007 to give your install a custom look. Attached is a photo from the instructions for the adapter so you can see where the plug should be located. IT shouldn't...
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  • Redarc Liberty Install on 2014 Toyota Tundra With Factory 7-Way
    Assuming that your 2014 Toyota Tundra has the factory 7-way trailer connector, in addition to the # RED24FR Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty, you'll also need the # 331-TPH-017 pigtail and the # 3040-P wiring adapter. The adapter and the pigtail would plug in together with the open end of the # 331-TPH-017 going to the Redarc controller, and the open end of the # 3040-P plugging in to the factory trailer brake controller port of your vehicle. You might also be interested in the # 331-TPSI-002 mounting...
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  • Recommended Tekonsha Brake Controller Wiring Adapter for 2008 Toyota Tacoma with Factory 7-Way
    You are correct that the Tekonsha brake controller wiring adapter for your 2008 Toyota Tacoma with factory 7-way is part # 3040-P. This wiring adapter allows for fast plug-in installation of any Tekonsha brake controller such as the PowerTrac # 39523. The linked video shows this part being installed in a 2012 Tacoma.
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