Pro Series Pilot Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
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Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
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The Pro Series Pilot 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 Pilot. 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.
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.
The Pro Series Pilot 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 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.
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, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override. The Pilot is especially flexible; its microprocessor allows the controller to even be mounted upside down, and it will still give you a readable display. The Pilot can go wherever you need it. Plus, the included wiring adapter eases installation overall. The custom connector end plugs into the port on your vehicle and the other end plugs into the controller.
You can use etrailer'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.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today, we're going to be taking a look at part number 80550. This is the Pilot 2-6 Brake Time Delayed Electronic Brake Controller from Pro Series. It's going to work for 2-6 brakes, which is going to be up to 3 brake axles. One of the main features I want to show you is the large, easy to read dual-digital disk play. I have it connected to our power source. That way, you can just get a really quick look at how easy that display is to see.
Nice, quick response time too. Please keep in mind that this installer must be installed with a 12 volt negative ground system. It's going to provide flexible mounting options and can be installed in any direction. It's got a microprocessor that's going to allow the controller to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display. It's got a feature protection against short circuit or loss of ground. A standard mounting bracket is included as well as the hardware needed to get it attached.
That's going to go on the side here towards the back of the controller. It's got the mounting slots in there and then you can see the different options that you have as far as a versatile mount. This inaudible 00:01:12 right here is going to be the ball mount interface. It's an optional mounting ball pivot kit that we sell that works with this. It's sold separately. You can find that with part number 5298.
A pulse preventer is also recommended. That's available and sold separately with part number 5501. The wheel on this side of the controller is designed to control and adjust the breaking power. This right here is going to be the manual override or the manual slide knob. The wiring system is a simple plug and play feature that allows for easy and quick connection and disconnection. This is designed for use with electric brakes.
It's going to give us an overall width of 3 1/2 inches, overall length of 4 3/4 of an inch, and then an overall height of about 1 9/16ths of an inch. It's going to be covered with a limited lifetime warranty. If a custom break wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required: Either a 20 amp circuit breaker for 2-4 brake applications or a 30 amp circuit breaker for 6-8 brake applications. When it comes to the wiring on this system, your white wire is going to be your ground. Your black is going to be for the positive battery. Your red is going to be for the cold side of the stop light switch, and then your blue wire is going to be for the brake output to the trailer. That's going to do it for our review of part number 80550. This is the Pilot 2-6 Brake Time Delayed Electronic Brake Controller from Pro Series. .
So far so good
Easy install. Competetive price
fast shipping good price perfect fit
good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear
I ordered a brake controler and was delivered in three day and it works great. Will order other parts in the future
Very impressed with quality. Fit exactly as needed and now the controller is working as designed. Should of purchased this the controller originally!! I think it should be the only way the controller is sold.
Perfect ! I think I spent longer typing this review, than I did installing this connector. Our GMC Acadia was easy. The factory connector was just to the left of the emergency brake pedal.
I ordered the Prodigy P2 and wiring harness for my 2012 and the equipment arrived in spectacular time. I plan to use the brake controller in conjunction with towing a Kodiak travel trailer. I have yet to use the system but it was installed easily useing the accompaning directions
Our new Tekonsha brake controller was super easy to install. We are new RVer's and are will use it today for the first time when we pick up our travel trailer from the dealer.
Looking forward to many safe miles because of that device.
We are telling everyone we meet about the great prices and service at etrailer.com
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Ron & Lynda Kimball
On Monday I ordered a Teknosha Prodigy P3 Proportional brake controller and interface cable from trailer.com. I received these items via UPS ON Wednesday ( I chose to pay for two day shipping because I'm picing up a new travel trailer on Saturday).
Today (Thursday) I installed the controller in my 2014 GMC Acadia. It was fully installed in les than 20 minutes. I will functionally check it this weekend. Etrailer.com responded quickly to my order and I received the items on time.
The Tekonsha Primus IQ was very easy to install with the GM wiring harness. I had everything installed in about 45 min. and it works great on my 2015 Chevy Traverse. etrailer.com had my order at my door within 3 days and offered free shipping. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Great deal
easy to use brake box
The wiring harness plugged into the 2015 GMC Acadia connector for my 7 wire electric brake controller. I had to drill a hole in an access panel under the steering column so that the harness could attached to the brake controller. Everything worked as anticipated. I did have to purchase a special upholstery tool kit from NAPA (plastic tools) to remove the connectors on the access panel. I would recommend this harness and the corresponding electric brake controller for any GMC vehicle that can pull a trailer that has electric brakes.
Great product
I am a retired auto mechanic so I truly know and appreciate when something is actually plug and play. Our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse had the factory V92 trailer towing package listed on the build sheet so the plug for the trailer brake was where it was supposed to be. The controller is easy to adjust and has an LED display to let you know if it senses a connection. Additionally, there are three levels of brake application based on trailer weight. We tow three different trailers so this feature is appreciated. Completely works as advertised and all for a good price.
Just what I needed to hook my new brake controller up and get ready for our camper. Couldn't be easier. Plug in to the Traverse's wiring harness, and plug the other end in to the brake controller. Perfect match!
Very easy to install. Haven't got a trailer to set yet, but from other reviews, looks like it will be easy.
The plug matched the truck's wiring harness and works good. The instructions were very clear and easy to use.
This cable made it super easy to install the brake controller into my 2011 GMC Acadia Denali and didn't have to mess with splicing wires.
Great product and service. etrailer website and its videos were excellent in helping chose the right product set up and instillation. The Tekonsha Plug-in Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controller was just the ticket for my Chevy Traverse. Easy instillation and Works as advertised. Very happy and would buy from both Tekonsha and etrailer again without reservation.
I ordered item 3026-P to connect a 2013 Chevy Traverse with a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller. My Traverse has the factory installed Tow Package (V92), so the harness plug is already populated and ready to plug into the 3026-P.
The pre-wired harness fit perfectly to my 2013 Traverse. After hunting for the factory plug hidden under the dash, the harness installed easily and locked into place. There is plenty of slack to route where desired on either side of the steering column. I chose the left side for a more flush bracket install against the plastic under-dash cover. The harness installed perfectly into the Prodigy P2. The unit instantly powered up and appeared nominal in operation.
I look forward to using the combination of these 2 items to safely haul around a travel trailer in the near future, which is why I preinstalled these.
One thing to keep in mind is that there is live voltage on the black wire when the harness is mated to the vehicle plug, so if you install the harness but remove the Brake Controller (when not used or used between 2 vehicles), be sure to cover the open harness end with a rubber cap or electrical tape, to keep from shorting it to any ground point.
Great product, excellent pricing, and easy to find for my specific configuration!
worked exactly as documented
I ordered the Tekonsha P-3 brake controller from etrailer because they would ship it with the correct cable assembly for my Chevy Traverse at a very good price. It came with good directions and installed easily and quickly. I've taken my trailer out one time now and the Tekonsha brake controller performed flawlessly. While this is a small sample size so far, I would highly rate etrailer and the Tekonsha brake controller.
Needed this to plug into the factory wiring on my 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ. It is not equipped with a dash port for direct plug in, but Chevy does leave wiring with a factory plug end under the floor liner. Once I found that, this mated, and made hook up of the brake controller easy. No splicing or cutting necessary to install my brake control module.
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