Best Brake Controller For Multiple Different Vehicles  

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Hi Terry!

Just to make sure, are you wanting one brake controller that will work with all 3 vehicles, or a separate brake controller for each vehicle? I have both options listed below, but curious.

One Controller For All Three Vehicles (one to rule them all, per se):
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90195

Wiring Needed For Each Vehicle:
2016 Jeep Wrangler: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7
2020 Jeep Cherokee: Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # 3014-P
2024 Ford F150: Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 22292

Your F150 and Cherokee have factory ports under the dash for custom fit pigtails, but your Wrangler will need a bit more to get a brake controller working. Having the 4-flat already makes it easier as the # ETBC7 will piggyback off that and you just need to run a few wires up to the cab/battery to get everything working. I have a diagram showing what you will need to do attached.

Now if you are wanting one brake controller for each vehicle, you could purchase three of the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 and the wiring I have listed for each vehicle above. The P3 is probably our best seller and it is one of the best on the market, if not the best. However, I am 6'5" and this style typically hangs below the dash and I smack my knees on them. I don't know how tall you are, but leg room is a big thing for me and I would go with a different option if I were doing this.

With that said, I would go with the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty and I have options for each vehicle listed below:

2016 Jeep Wrangler: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Harness # RED52VR & Universal # ETBC7
2020 Jeep Cherokee: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness # RED43CR
2024 Ford F150: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR & Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # 331-TPH-007

You will still need to do the same # ETBC7 wiring for you Wrangler, but your Cherokee and F150 have custom fit pigtails (for some reason we don't have a kit for the F150, but I have the controller without wiring and the custom pig tail listed for it). You will need to drill a small hole for the post the adjustment /manual override knob attaches to, but once done that will be the only thing visible. Everything else mounts up and out of the way. I think it's worth having to do this and would be the one I would install in my Silverado if I add a controller to it.

Are you going to be pulling the same trailer with all 3 vehicles?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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ETBC7 Quick Diagram
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Lazer S.

9/29/2025

Hi Terry, Did you decide to go with one brake controller for all three vehicles, or did you choose separate ones for each? I'm curious if the options I provided worked out for you, as it could help others in a similar situation.

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Terry A.

9/29/2025

@LazerS I have not purchased any controllers at this time. I am considering the factory integrated Ford controller for the F150. The other two vehicles I’m thinking Tekonsha or Redarc controllers. Thank you for the follow up.

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Lazer S.

10/1/2025

@TerryA Ford actually uses Tekonsha for their factory installed controllers, so that is a very good choice. Tekonsha has been one of my go to manufacturers for a long time and they are extremely good controllers, so I fully endorse them. Redarc just installs nicer for me and took the lead hairs breath due to that. Either way you go, you will be very happy. : )

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