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3Horns · 06-01-2008, 11:03 AM

Guys,

Has anyone installed a trailer brake controller? Brands? How tough is it to install?

I do a lot of towing and I could use a trailer brake.

Thanks.
3Horns

ramoine · 06-01-2008, 09:08 PM

Bump for some help .

gagedog · 06-01-2008, 09:54 PM

I have a Tekonsha Prodigy and the install was easy (compared to my 2000 Taco). There should be a factory harness that came w/your truck. The controller harness wires up to that and the plug is underneath the kick panel on the driver side. Tekonsha provides custom or universal harnesses that you can get. They also provide the chart on their website to wire the controller for your truck. I soldered mine but butt-splice connections are probably fine. Hope it helps.

santaclause · 06-01-2008, 11:40 PM

I just ordered a tekonsha primus from

Brake Controller

was 89.95 fedex 2 day to the house with the direct harness included no splicing wires just plug into back of controller and to truck and you are all set...

krishsch · 06-03-2008, 08:08 AM

I just installed a Tekonsha P3, it was a piece of cake just a few Crimps. I am waiting for the first trip to use it in two weeks. Ive read Tekonsha do really well... Im pulling a ~7500 # Jayco..

Survivor61 · 06-04-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krishsch

I just installed a Tekonsha P3, it was a piece of cake just a few Crimps. I am waiting for the first trip to use it in two weeks. Ive read Tekonsha do really well... Im pulling a ~7500 # Jayco..

Same one here, works real nice. I like it.

jbk23 · 06-05-2008, 02:09 PM

Theirs a vid on youtube that shows how to install it on the truck.

Medicus · 06-05-2008, 09:18 PM

Installed the P3 today, but won't get the chance to tow with it until next weekend on a camping trip. Wanted to install it in the cubby hole at the cup-holder, but couldn't get the wire to run through the console. Kept going toward the passenger seat because of the large metal case (air handler I am guessing) behind the console. Ended up placing it directly above the gas pedal, just like they show on the YouTube video for the 2007 Tundra. It's high enough that it doesn't interfere with driving, but is a little long on the reach.

tedstundra · 06-07-2008, 12:55 PM

My biggest problem with the trailer brake controller I recently had intalled for my 5ver is getting it adjusted correctly. If I set the controller for highway speeds, it seems to be way off when I slow down in a city (or other stop and go environs). I'm not really happy with what I've got, but maybe that is normal behavior and I just will just have to learn to live with it and adjust. This is my first trailer brake controller, so I don't have any experience to aid me. Any suggestions?

santaclause · 06-08-2008, 08:05 PM

I got my controller installed saturday tekonsha primus seems to work good I went and hooked on to my buddies camper yasterday after install and it worked good hardest part was getting the kickplate back on under the dash.. my buddie was shocked how my tundra hardly squatted when we cranked the jack up he doesnt use bars as his camper only weights 4500. he said his chevy settles down. I also got my egr superguard installed only thing left is my tonneau cover maybe tommorow or tuesday and after I get it washed and waxed and totally detailed I will get pics inside of brake controller and everything and post them.....

07tundra@10k · 06-10-2008, 11:16 PM

I installed a Tekonsha Prodigy last weekend using the Tekonsha toyota wire harness. I installed it into the small pocket right in front of my shifter where it is handy to reach the manual lever if needed. The small plastic pocket just pops right out and the controller slides into the opening. The two supplied bolts that come with the controller secure it into the opening. The total install took me only 15 minutes and no soldering, no crimping, no hassles at all!

ramoine · 06-10-2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks for posting that info , sounds like a simple install .

santaclause · 06-11-2008, 08:28 AM

I installed mine on the left by the hood realease I seen a pic on here of someone else putting there there... a little akward but will work just fine for now

slammed1000 · 06-11-2008, 02:29 PM

has anyone noticed their controler staying on all the time when the truck is off? i used the no splice wiring harness and it seems to want to stay on. i had the prodigy controller on my chevy without this issue...

07tundra@10k · 06-11-2008, 03:30 PM

My Prodigy stays on for a few minutes and shuts off automatically if there is no current draw. When there is no trailer hooked up I get one single dot lit up.
This is what the manual says is supposed to happen.
SO a direct answer is YES it does stay on after you turn the truck off..

06-01-2008, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
3Horns Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 29	traile brake controller Guys, Has anyone installed a trailer brake controller? Brands? How tough is it to install? I do a lot of towing and I could use a trailer brake. Thanks. 3Horns

06-01-2008, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,295	Bump for some help . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

06-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
gagedog Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Trailer control install I have a Tekonsha Prodigy and the install was easy (compared to my 2000 Taco). There should be a factory harness that came w/your truck. The controller harness wires up to that and the plug is underneath the kick panel on the driver side. Tekonsha provides custom or universal harnesses that you can get. They also provide the chart on their website to wire the controller for your truck. I soldered mine but butt-splice connections are probably fine. Hope it helps.

06-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
santaclause Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Natural bridge ny Posts: 52	I just ordered a tekonsha primus from Brake Controller was 89.95 fedex 2 day to the house with the direct harness included no splicing wires just plug into back of controller and to truck and you are all set... __________________ 08,crewmax TRD 5.7 slate metalic

06-03-2008, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
krishsch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Trailer Brake Controller I just installed a Tekonsha P3, it was a piece of cake just a few Crimps. I am waiting for the first trip to use it in two weeks. Ive read Tekonsha do really well... Im pulling a ~7500 # Jayco..

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06-05-2008, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
jbk23 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Macon Georgia Posts: 586	Theirs a vid on youtube that shows how to install it on the truck. __________________ 2008 Crewmax Black LTD more pics soon ! mods- 20% tint vent Visors Carbon fiber kit Bed extender bed liner 20 inch BBS wheels 305/55/20 Toyota all weather mats chrome,door handles/mirrors

06-05-2008, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Medicus Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 55	Installed the P3 today, but won't get the chance to tow with it until next weekend on a camping trip. Wanted to install it in the cubby hole at the cup-holder, but couldn't get the wire to run through the console. Kept going toward the passenger seat because of the large metal case (air handler I am guessing) behind the console. Ended up placing it directly above the gas pedal, just like they show on the YouTube video for the 2007 Tundra. It's high enough that it doesn't interfere with driving, but is a little long on the reach. __________________ PROUD MEMBER 2007 DC 4x4 SR5 TRD Last edited by Medicus : 06-05-2008 at 09:20 PM.

06-07-2008, 12:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
tedstundra Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44	My biggest problem with the trailer brake controller I recently had intalled for my 5ver is getting it adjusted correctly. If I set the controller for highway speeds, it seems to be way off when I slow down in a city (or other stop and go environs). I'm not really happy with what I've got, but maybe that is normal behavior and I just will just have to learn to live with it and adjust. This is my first trailer brake controller, so I don't have any experience to aid me. Any suggestions?

06-08-2008, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
santaclause Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Natural bridge ny Posts: 52	I got my controller installed saturday tekonsha primus seems to work good I went and hooked on to my buddies camper yasterday after install and it worked good hardest part was getting the kickplate back on under the dash.. my buddie was shocked how my tundra hardly squatted when we cranked the jack up he doesnt use bars as his camper only weights 4500. he said his chevy settles down. I also got my egr superguard installed only thing left is my tonneau cover maybe tommorow or tuesday and after I get it washed and waxed and totally detailed I will get pics inside of brake controller and everything and post them..... __________________ 08,crewmax TRD 5.7 slate metalic

06-10-2008, 11:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
07tundra@10k Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Telluride Colorado Posts: 121	I installed a Tekonsha Prodigy last weekend using the Tekonsha toyota wire harness. I installed it into the small pocket right in front of my shifter where it is handy to reach the manual lever if needed. The small plastic pocket just pops right out and the controller slides into the opening. The two supplied bolts that come with the controller secure it into the opening. The total install took me only 15 minutes and no soldering, no crimping, no hassles at all!

06-10-2008, 11:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,295	Thanks for posting that info , sounds like a simple install . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

06-11-2008, 08:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
santaclause Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Natural bridge ny Posts: 52	I installed mine on the left by the hood realease I seen a pic on here of someone else putting there there... a little akward but will work just fine for now __________________ 08,crewmax TRD 5.7 slate metalic

06-11-2008, 02:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
slammed1000 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	has anyone noticed their controler staying on all the time when the truck is off? i used the no splice wiring harness and it seems to want to stay on. i had the prodigy controller on my chevy without this issue...

06-11-2008, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
07tundra@10k Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Telluride Colorado Posts: 121	My Prodigy stays on for a few minutes and shuts off automatically if there is no current draw. When there is no trailer hooked up I get one single dot lit up. This is what the manual says is supposed to happen. SO a direct answer is YES it does stay on after you turn the truck off..

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