Comparing the Tekonsha P3 and Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controllers

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On my Tekonsha P3 you can set a percentage of power to come on the trailer brakes as soon as you touch the brake pedal without braking power on your vehicle. That way the percentage you have set = it helps to make sure the trailer brakes comes on first and then the more pressure you apply to brake pedal the more the braking pressure on trailer plus braking pressure on your vehicle comes into play. This helps the trailer to not jack knife. Also with the P3 you have a big control knob on the bottom of the unit where you can easily get a hold of it to apply more trailer brake if need to stop. Does this unit have all of these features. I like the idea of the little knob = if it preforms as good as the P3 Also on most newer vehicles = they have a designated wire coming out of the fuse box just for braking units. Do you still have to go to battery directly and by pass designated wire from fuse box. My P3 works fantastic coming from fuse box. Thank You

asked by: William W

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR functions the same as the P3 # 90195 though the operations are a little different. There is a manual override which is what that lever is on the bottom of the P3. The Tow-Pro Elite manual override works by pressing in the gain control knob.

The Tow-Pro Elite does not have a boost feature like the P3 does. It also lacks the diagnostics that the P3 has meaning if there is a fault you would have to look up what they mean in the manual. Installation between the two controllers will be the same. If it has to be hardwired in then it should get power directly from the vehicle battery. If the vehicle has a plug or wiring for a controller you can use that instead.

If your P3 is working properly and you don't have another reason to switch then I would stick with the P3. But if you need more space in the cab of the vehicle then the Tow-Pro Elite is the way to go. I have linked the manual for the Tow-Pro Elite as well as a video review.

expert reply by: Michael H

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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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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Sure, I can help with that. I can see why the fitment notes are confusing. For a 2012 Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package and factory 7 way connector, you'll want a brake controller that plugs into the factory brake controller port under…

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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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