What Brake Controller do you use?
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adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Willman said:
I'll have to check for you.... i haven't looked yet. They tap'd right into my bluesease fuse block. I'll have to see what size they used for a fuse.
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Nic:
If I remember correctly on my '06 4Runner it was a very easy, almost plug-n-play procedure using the stock Toyota harness & wiring under the left driver's kick panel by the parking brake. I did connect a couple wires, but they were ready and pre-wired by Toyota on the other end, I didn't add any fuses. Is the Tacoma with towing package similar?
If I remember correctly on my '06 4Runner it was a very easy, almost plug-n-play procedure using the stock Toyota harness & wiring under the left driver's kick panel by the parking brake. I did connect a couple wires, but they were ready and pre-wired by Toyota on the other end, I didn't add any fuses. Is the Tacoma with towing package similar?
Willman said:
TheMike
Adventurer
I used the Tekonsha Prodigy for a couple of years and sold it with my previous trailer. It was the best out there!
When setting up for my Chaser, I discovered the newest Tekonsha model, the P3. It was the latest so I called Tekonsha and discussed the Prodigy and P3. Both are AWESOME controllers but the one major advantage to the P3 over the Prodigy is that the P3 can be mounted at 90° and the Prodigy a max of 70 (if I remember correctly). Even if mounted within the max angle, if the controlled ended up over that in a downhill configuration, the controller might not function as designed. The P3 wasn’t limited the same way.
You decided on the Prodigy but I didn’t see anyone mention the P3. There are other functions to it that are above the Prodigy as well but I didn’t need another reason to go to the P3.
You can't go wrong with any Tekonsha product though!
When setting up for my Chaser, I discovered the newest Tekonsha model, the P3. It was the latest so I called Tekonsha and discussed the Prodigy and P3. Both are AWESOME controllers but the one major advantage to the P3 over the Prodigy is that the P3 can be mounted at 90° and the Prodigy a max of 70 (if I remember correctly). Even if mounted within the max angle, if the controlled ended up over that in a downhill configuration, the controller might not function as designed. The P3 wasn’t limited the same way.
You decided on the Prodigy but I didn’t see anyone mention the P3. There are other functions to it that are above the Prodigy as well but I didn’t need another reason to go to the P3.
You can't go wrong with any Tekonsha product though!
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Willman said:
Dang , guess i was tired the other night and missed the 'prodigy' word lol
TheMike
Adventurer
Willman said:
From the instructions:
"Connect BLACK (+) wire through an automatic reset circuit breaker (20 amp for 1-2 axles, 30 amp for 3-4 axles) to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. The BLACK wire is the power supply line to the brake control."
njtaco
Explorer
Ya know, I wasn't going to go here, but because Mike posted it from the instructions...
I have always used a self-resetting circuit breaker on brake controls. That way, if it is overloaded while underway, it should reset in short order and get back to helping you stop. Blown fuses just won't do that...
I have always used a self-resetting circuit breaker on brake controls. That way, if it is overloaded while underway, it should reset in short order and get back to helping you stop. Blown fuses just won't do that...
Willman
Active member
njtaco said:Ya know, I wasn't going to go here, but because Mike posted it from the instructions...
I have always used a self-resetting circuit breaker on brake controls. That way, if it is overloaded while underway, it should reset in short order and get back to helping you stop. Blown fuses just won't do that...
Thanks!...
Never thought about doing that!