Best Trailer Brake Controller for Multiple Tow Vehicles

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Hello, we use rental semi trucks to haul a mobile stage with electric brakes and were wondering what the best controller would be to activate the trailer brakes. The trailer uses the same 7 pin connector as the semi trucks. Since we are always changing the truck I was hoping to find a solution that can be installed quickly since it will have to be swapped around often. Thanks for any help.

asked by: Aaron

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 is a great trailer brake controller option that can easily be transferred between vehicles. In order to do this, you would want to install both the Brake Control Plug-In Harness part # 20127 and the Mounting Bracket Kit for Tekonsha Prodigy P3 part # TK5906 into each of the vehicles you will be towing with. That way, you can simply unplug and unlatch the controller from one vehicle and take it with you to the next.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The easiest way to go from a 7-way round connector to a 7-way flat would be to get a Trailer Connector Adapter part #HM47425. However, if you are looking for a more permanent solution you would need to remove your 7-way round connector and wire up…

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Answer 2

The Prodigy RF brake controller part #TK94FR requires being connected to a 7-way trailer connector that has taillight circuits that are combined on the brake lights and turn signals. As well as has to have a 12 volt power circuit that is active too.…

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Answer 3

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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Answer 4

The 7-Way Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller, Item #ETBC7, can be used with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller, Item #TK94FR. The brake controller signal wire (blue) is not used by the Prodigy RF so you can use…

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Answer 5

There are a number of factors involved when converting a semi 7-way to an RV 7-way. Semis generally use a 7-pin round pin socket, similar to #PK11720. And RV style 7-way uses blades, like #PK12706. We do not offer any pre-made adapters to make this…

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Answer 6

For hardwiring a brake controller in to a vehicle like your semi you would want to check out the help article I attached that details how to hardwire a brake controller. I attached install instructions for the #90885 as well, but the help article…

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Answer 7

There isn't a plug-in style adapter for your application since the semi trucks have their brake lights separate from their turn signals. So what you'd want to do is install a 4-way first on the semi with the part #119190KIT and then convert…

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Answer 8

Technically you can use an electric controller like the Prodigy P3 #90195 on a Semi as long as you have that stop light switch signal. Some people prefer an air actuated controller like the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller #HA100400C but…

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Answer 9

Since you said you purchased the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, part #TK94FR, you will not need to splice into the wiring on your 2015 Canyon. You will need to make sure your 7-way connector at the back of your Canyon has an active 12V lead.…

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Answer 10

A 7-pin connector on a Mack Tractor like you described would function a bit differently than a 7-way blade-style RV connector. The difference is the right and left turn pins on the 7-way blade also carry the signal for the brake lamps while on the…

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Answer 11

The Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller part #HA100400C and the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part #90885 will both work on your semi, they just operate in different ways. The Hayes controller will apply force to the trailer…

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Answer 12

We do offer the Trailer Connector Adapter, #HM47425, which converts a 7-pole round connector to a 7-pole flat connector. This adapter works for tow vehicles with combined taillight wiring, meaning that the turn signals and brake lights run on the…

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