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06-25-2013, 03:20 PM
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No I did not installed yet the controller since you recommend the Tecomsha P3, in fact I will installed a Tecomsha because it is a better brand. Thex propose me the Prodigy P2 or the wireless the Prodigy RF. Do you know about this 2.
06-26-2013, 07:43 AM
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Both the P2 and the RF are proportional brake controller.
The P2 is the previous version of the P3. It has a 2 digit blue LCD 7 segments display compared to the P3 color configuravle lcd layout with pictograms. It should be cheaper than the P3.
The prodigy RF is about the same controller as the P2. But the user interface part can be located anywhere in the car as it connects to the actual controller via radio frequencies (RF). However, as far as I could see, it still needs to be connected to a power outlet. Also, it has the same P2 display.
You should now have all the info to select the correct controller.
For your info, the Q5 has a pre wired connector for connecting a brake module. It is located under the dash near the light control switch. You will need to remove the panel under the steering wheel to access it. I spliced the wires to connect my P3 as buying a compatible connector from my dealer was around 60$...
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06-26-2013, 07:45 AM
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Choices
What is the best, in quality and reputation in the caravaning ( travel trailer) world
The tekonsha Prodigy P2 or the Tekonsha P3
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The Husky ascend.
Can someone answer on this question, I will go to instal one of them this week.
Thank you very much.
The tekonsha Prodigy P2 or the Tekonsha P3
and
The Husky ascend.
Can someone answer on this question, I will go to instal one of them this week.
Thank you very much.
06-26-2013, 08:08 AM
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I am fully satisfied with my P3. I strongly recommend it.
Funny thing, my father who as a huge fifth wheel trailer (30+ feet) got also a P3 installed on his truck. His dealer recommended it. So we have the same controller without even talking about it.
06-26-2013, 11:33 AM
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This is really good to know! Thanks! Pretty much makes it a slam dunk to install a hard wired brake controller.
07-05-2013, 09:34 PM
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my brother in law has a redarc brand controller which is neat because all you can see is a little red light and a small pot poking through an unused piece of under dash to adjust the breaking force of the van
07-05-2013, 09:35 PM
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my brother in law has a redarc brand controller which is neat because all you can see is a little red light and a small pot poking through an unused piece of under dash to adjust the breaking force of the van
07-06-2013, 05:01 AM
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I am getting the remote control Prodigy installed on my "caravan" (British and Australian for trailer for you camping newbies) and will have a report once my 2014 Q5 comes in. I did catch the tongue and cheek of the first response. Does anyone know how many miles you should drive your car before you tow?
07-06-2013, 05:06 AM
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I understood wrong then. Sorry.
Both the P2 and the RF are proportional brake controller.
The P2 is the previous version of the P3. It has a 2 digit blue LCD 7 segments display compared to the P3 color configuravle lcd layout with pictograms. It should be cheaper than the P3.
The prodigy RF is about the same controller as the P2. But the user interface part can be located anywhere in the car as it connects to the actual controller via radio frequencies (RF). However, as far as I could see, it still needs to be connected to a power outlet. Also, it has the same P2 display.
You should now have all the info to select the correct controller.
For your info, the Q5 has a pre wired connector for connecting a brake module. It is located under the dash near the light control switch. You will need to remove the panel under the steering wheel to access it. I spliced the wires to connect my P3 as buying a compatible connector from my dealer was around 60$...
Cheers
Both the P2 and the RF are proportional brake controller.
The P2 is the previous version of the P3. It has a 2 digit blue LCD 7 segments display compared to the P3 color configuravle lcd layout with pictograms. It should be cheaper than the P3.
The prodigy RF is about the same controller as the P2. But the user interface part can be located anywhere in the car as it connects to the actual controller via radio frequencies (RF). However, as far as I could see, it still needs to be connected to a power outlet. Also, it has the same P2 display.
You should now have all the info to select the correct controller.
For your info, the Q5 has a pre wired connector for connecting a brake module. It is located under the dash near the light control switch. You will need to remove the panel under the steering wheel to access it. I spliced the wires to connect my P3 as buying a compatible connector from my dealer was around 60$...
Cheers
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07-07-2013, 09:05 AM
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Do you have the trailer controller installed and you are looking for an electric brake controller?
Those are two seperate things.
The first is made by Audi (more specifically by Bosch if I am not mistaken) and controls the trailer lights and informs your Q5 that a trailer is connected to it so it may ajust the ESP accordingly.
The second is an after market module that will send electric voltage to the trailer brakes when you apply the brakes on your Q5.
For the first one, see your Audi dealer. For the second one, I recommend the Tekonsha P3. It's inertia based controller will send impulses to the trailer brakes proportionally to the car's deceleration. This is really a good thing when you are in traffic. The other time based controller will have your trailer "pull" you car in traffic. This is really annoying.
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Those are two seperate things.
The first is made by Audi (more specifically by Bosch if I am not mistaken) and controls the trailer lights and informs your Q5 that a trailer is connected to it so it may ajust the ESP accordingly.
The second is an after market module that will send electric voltage to the trailer brakes when you apply the brakes on your Q5.
For the first one, see your Audi dealer. For the second one, I recommend the Tekonsha P3. It's inertia based controller will send impulses to the trailer brakes proportionally to the car's deceleration. This is really a good thing when you are in traffic. The other time based controller will have your trailer "pull" you car in traffic. This is really annoying.
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