Trailer Brake Module Options?

[churious]

For those towing camping trailers and boats... what trailer brake module did you go with?

Im looking for a the best compact unit I can find... currently considering the Tekonsha Primus IQ Electronic Brake Control.

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Any input is appreciated!

 

[jwest]

That "IQ" sounds cool although I don't know how it compares to the P3 I have. Just get the most expensive model of that brand and you should be covered

When I got mine several years ago the P3 I think was the top model and it's been great so far over 10,000 miles.

 

[churious]

That "IQ" sounds cool although I don't know how it compares to the P3 I have. Just get the most expensive model of that brand and you should be covered

When I got mine several years ago the P3 I think was the top model and it's been great so far over 10,000 miles.

Ahhh... great minds think alike. I ended up going with the P2. I believe I had the P2 in my LR3 and really liked it.

 

[Lgibson]

We love the Tekonsha Prodigy w/2015 LR4.

 

[danrhiggins]

The one you show above is what I am using. Just used it this weekend pulling a travel trailer (probably about 5800 lbs at most) up and down the mountains of Colorado. Worked well. It did take some time to get it adjusted. I needed to find a level road where I could get my speed with the trailer to 25 mph and then manually apply the trailer brakes to make sure they didn't lock up. I also use the boost capability as I have a Hensley hitch and it simply works better with a bit more boost.

 

[danrhiggins]

Here is what I am pulling. I met another LR4 owner on the Forest River forum for these brands that is pulling the same trailer. They also use a Prodigy controller. The trailer is about 5100 dry weight and a GVWR of about 6500 lbs.

 

[Rlbol]

Does anyone have pictures of the best place to mount the controller?
I have a mv 12 lr4 and have not found a very good place to mount it?

 

[danrhiggins]

The dealer installed mine low and left. Not ideal as I need to lean over a fair bit if I want to engage it manually. But I have only needed to do that when setting up the controller. My controller needs to be "level" and there was no place to do that on the dash board.

 

[Rlbol]

Thank you
I was hoping some one found a better location verses just bolting it the the lower panel below the steering!

 

[Lgibson]

There is no need to mount on the LR with the Prodigy.