Can Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller Easily Move From RV to Different Tow Vehicle

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I want to use this controller on my motorhome that will be pulling a car hauling trailer with my 2019 ford escape on the trailer. The motorhome is a 38foot fleetwood with a frieghtliner chassis air brakes that is wired with a 7way at the hitch. When I get to my location I want to unload my car and use the car to move the trailer or haul small items with the trailer. Can I move the P3 controller form vehicle to vehicle and what parts would I need? thank you,

asked by: Jason

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 that you referenced is a great brake controller and can pretty easily be swapped from your RV to the Ford Escape when needed. Since both tow vehicles will require a hardwire installation (no plug-in adapter cords are available for either) you will just want to add a second pigtail harness # 20127 so you can unplug them from the controller itself when needed and have the plug ready to go on the other vehicle.

If the brake output (blue) and 12V power (black) wires have already been run up to the cab on your Freighliner from the 7-Way then you can just hardware the Prodigy P3 to the appropriate wires at the dash and behind the brake pedal. Otherwise you can use the Wiring Kit # 5506, which includes the needed wiring and circuit breakers to do this.

I'm not sure what your 2019 Ford Escape is already equipped with but just for recommendations sake I will tell you everything that's needed and you can skip past what you already have.

Starting with the 4-Way trailer harness I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118802, which will plug into factory ports behind the rear tail lights. Once the 4-Way is in place you can use the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to upgrade it to a fully functional 7-Way. This kit includes all the needed wiring to do this, along with the extra components needed to actually install the Prodigy P3.

I have attached an installation video on the Tekonsha T-One and the written instructions for the Universal Wiring Kit that you can look through as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

So the red wire of the P2 part #90885 is what tells the controller to activate it's inertia sensor and start looking for deceleration and apply a relative amount of braking. Since your controller is applying trailer brakes when you start…

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Answer 2

The issue is the red wire of yoru brake controller. It's only supposed to see voltage when the brakes are applied which then tells the P3 #90195 to start looking for deceleration and apply proportional braking power. If there is a short on this…

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Answer 3

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs #DM8550045 doesn't require the use of safety chains because it physically attaches to the hitch ball to create 5th wheel hitch and 5th wheel pin boxes…

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Answer 4

There are several possible causes that can lead to the nc error on the Prodigy RF, #TK94FR. First, make sure that the power module is connected to the tow vehicle and not loose. You can also check for dirt and corrosion in the trailer side connector,…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 9

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 10

Hey Scott! Your 2026 Ford Ranger may or may not have a brake controller port/plug, even with the tow package. There will be four wires coming out of a large wire harness by the driver side firewall, left of the brake pedal, which can be wired to the…

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Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

Hey Eddy, this is a great question but for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse with the factory tow package, there is factory brake-controller wiring behind the driver's-side kick panel, but there is not a plug-and-play connector/adapter available for…

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