Is Prodigy P3 Brake Controller Compatible with Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes

Published 08/05/2016

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Question:

I have an 08 F150 with towing package. I use a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller for my trailers with electric brakes. Im considering converting my vintage airstream single dexter axle 6,000 lb to disc brakes elec/hydral. Do I need the HBA-CAM to use the HydraStar actuator? Also, which 1,600 psi HydraStar is appropriate for my application? Trailer will weigh in the 3,500 to 4,000 lb. range. thanks

asked by: Harold S

Expert Reply:

Your Prodigy P3 brake controller part # 90195 is compatible with electric over hydraulic brake actuators and would not require any adapters. You would just need to put the controller in EOH mode.

The # HBA16 would be the correct Hydrastar actuator to use. This kit would work well on your trailer that weighs between 3,500 and 4,000 lbs. I attached a link to a page that has everything you would need to know about adding EOH brakes to a trailer.

A better kit for the actuator would be the part # HS381-9067 though as it has all of the wiring and breakaway kit included. This comes with the # HBA16 actuator in the kit.

expert reply by: Jameson C