Is Relay Needed with P2 or P3 Brake Controller When Installed with Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator
Updated 01/30/2018 | Published 01/28/2018 >
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I am currently looking at a trailer with the dexter brake system installed on it. I have already looked into getting a tekonsha p2 or p3 brake controller for the system but after talking to a few people who have used trailers with the same brake system and brake controllers, they state that they have also wired a 30amp relay into the system for some reason. After doing my own research I can not come up with a reason why they have done this. Can you possibly give me an idea what this may control? And also whether or not I would just be good to use the trailer with the p2 or p3 brake controller? The truck is a 1996 dodge 3500 with the brake control wiring already installed. Thanks!
asked by: James O
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Tekonsha
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