What is the Maximum Transmission Distance for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller On a 40Ft Rv
Updated 04/05/2010 | Published 04/03/2010
Question:
will this unit work on a 40ft RV or is their a distance limit
asked by: Doug
Expert Reply:
The trailer mounted Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional, item # TK94FR, 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 # TK94FR, 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 trailer tongue and the cab of the vehicle.
One other thing to keep in mind is that as long as the trailer is connected to the vehicle the Prodigy RF, item # TK94FR, will activate the trailer brakes in proportion to the rate at which the vehicle is stopping even if the hand held remote is not along in the cab of the truck. The remote unit is needed for manual braking, changing controller settings, seeing fault codes and voltage display during braking.
