evan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2007
Location: Bribie Island, Queensland
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I am in the market for a new brake controller to tow my caravan.
Would like to hear any views on brands and models.
Regards
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 9th Jun 2008 4:29 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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In Australia, the consensus seems to be Tekonsha Prodigy (it may surprise you to hear that this is a USA Coy.) 
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| 9th Jun 2008 5:28 am |
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smwilk
Member Since: 15 Oct 2006
Location: Gold Coast
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Agree, get the Prodigy. I just installed one and after first trip, have to say it's excellent. TDV6 D3 HSE
Previously D2 TD5
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| 9th Jun 2008 10:59 pm |
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Herbie
Member Since: 03 Feb 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 22
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I went with the Hayman Reece controller, primarily because it is a solid-state unit rather then one with a pendulum. The benefit is that it can be mounted at any angle (which was important for me because, as I'm sure you've already worked out, there's no room UNDER the dash). The down-side of this sort of controller is that the braking force is set and isn't progressive.
FWIW I'm quite happy with the Hayman Reece unit. Neil Herbert
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2007 TDV6 S Stornoway Grey/Alpaca. LR roof rails & side steps; Cooper ST's; Autosafe cargo barrier; Kaymar rear bar; Mitchell Bros tow bar; King Springs heavy duty coils; GME UHF; Polaris rear vision camera.
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| 10th Jun 2008 8:56 am |
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90 Rangie
Member Since: 17 Dec 2007
Location: Central Queensland
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Get the Prodigy, Just came back from a 1500km trip towing 2500kg with the Prodigy and it works great and gives you a readout of power to the trailer brakes. Very easy to set the right amount of progressive braking. I fitted it to the small box section between the power outlets(where the ashtray is fitted in some countries) fits perfect and easy to see and adjust. Do not take life too seriously no one gets out alive anyway!
MY 8.5 Izmir Blue HSE Disco 3, ARB Bullbar, IPF HID spot lights, GME TX3440 all in mic UHF, Tripple batteries (2 x Yellow top aux under bonnet), Prodigy brake control, tinted widows, ARB compressor (under bonnet), Prem sound, Prem Nav, Electronic steering column, Adaptive lights, Center fridge, Active diff, Hybrid TV, Side moulds.
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| 11th Jun 2008 12:15 am |
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