What is the Best Brake Controller for a Triple Axle Trailer

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I am looking for your recommendation on a trailer brake controller for an rv towing a 3 axle stacker trailer with electric brakes

asked by: John P

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For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

If you look anywhere online this brake controller is highly regarded as basically the best brake controller available.

I attached a review video for the controller plus a help article on hardwiring them to vehicles.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Curtis

7/11/2020

How does this compare to the "Tekonsha 90195 P3"?

Chris R.

7/16/2020

I linked a helpful (and brief) answer page below that breaks down the various upgrades on the Prodigy P3 # 90195 that you can check out.

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you set up your BMW X5 for towing with a brake controller but what you have suggested will not work. You would be combining the brake and turn signals on one circuit. Basically, every time you turned on your blinker you would…

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Answer 2

The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #TK94FR must be mounted to the trailer in a certain way in order to function correctly. It cannot be connected to the tow vehicle. A better option for you is the new Curt Echo Wireless Trailer…

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It sounds like you already have a 7 way connector installed on the back of your 2016 BMW X5, so you've already got everything you need to use a brake controller-except the unit itself. I recommend using the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller…

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Answer 4

Hey John, good question. The app must be running in order for the separate manual override button part #C83HR to work. If your phone is not connected to the controller with the app running, the button will not do anything. I know the connectivity…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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I have a hitch that will work great for your Forest River Georgetown but the Curt item #C14082 will not fit. It's designed for a bunch of Ford and GM trucks built from 1963-1997. For your motorhome on a 2021 Ford F53 chassis, I recommend the Curt…

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The issue is the wire you ran the red wire of the P3 part #90195 to. We've heard from Tekonsha that a 1 amp diode needs to install on this circuit to prevent the controller from backfeeding onto the vehicle wiring. Or you can use the part #RM-690…

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The replacement for the Curt s0601u-r1 powered circuit protected taillight converter is Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #C59236. This is an universal wiring harness that requires splicing into the vehicle…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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