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Offline thommo19

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Brake Controllers
« on: December 15, 2014, 11:51:22 AM »
I am looking to install an electric brake controller.
The best one I believe is the Tekonsha P3.On looking at the unit on the web it does seems like a large unit to install. 
The 2 others I am considering is the Redarc tow Pro and the GSL unit.
Do you guys have any experience with these units or can you suggest others.
Thanks
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2014, 12:23:55 PM »
Been using a TOW PRO from redarc due to it being able to be installed anywhere in the vehicle and a small modern control for the dash suits my station wagon more than a bulky controller or jaycar looking knob.

Been happy with it no issues there is a thread running on the tow pro on here also that may be worth a read.

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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2014, 12:24:40 PM »
Gidday Thommo
dont know much about the gsl unit but red arc is top notch also being a remote head less to bang your knee on when getting in and out of the car

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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2014, 12:43:52 PM »
Quote from: thommo19 on December 15, 2014, 11:51:22 AM
I am looking to install an electric brake controller.
The best one I believe is the Tekonsha P3.On looking at the unit on the web it does seems like a large unit to install. 
The 2 others I am considering is the Redarc tow Pro and the GSL unit.
Do you guys have any experience with these units or can you suggest others.
Thanks
Jeff

I am 6" 4 tall and love the Redarc remote mounted units..
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2014, 07:53:50 PM »
Got the P3 - great unit.

Does take a bit of space, though.

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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2014, 08:04:26 PM »
Thanks
I think that the Pe3 is good but take up a lot of space .
The P2 is smaller I should look at that as well.
The Redac  does seem good.
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2014, 08:05:17 PM »
I have been using a tow pro for a couple of months now and have been very happy with it thus far.
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2014, 08:12:13 PM »
The Tekonsha Primus IQ will do everything you'll ever need, without the bells and whistles.
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 08:56:02 PM »
Quote from: Hogbert_1999 on December 15, 2014, 12:23:55 PM
Been using a TOW PRO from redarc due to it being able to be installed anywhere in the vehicle and a small modern control for the dash suits my station wagon more than a bulky controller or jaycar looking knob.

Been happy with it no issues there is a thread running on the tow pro on here also that may be worth a read.

Jody

Same here, Redarc Tow Pro which is fully proportional. I had the earlier version ebrh ?? which I wasn't a fan of but the new unit is as good a controller that I have ever had.


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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2014, 12:22:38 AM »
Quote from: thommo19 on December 15, 2014, 11:51:22 AM
I am looking to install an electric brake controller.
The best one I believe is the Tekonsha P3.


Err... not quite  :cup:
http://www.tekonsha.com/products/brake-controllers/proportional-controllers/prodigy-rf/TzaIxkVx1cI5XOy!osRB508pViEKmVBf
« Last Edit: December 16, 2014, 12:25:26 AM by prodigyrf »
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 03:54:58 PM »
Same here, Redarc Tow Pro. No probs so far
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 07:35:26 PM »
Went from a P3 to  Tow Pro, much happier in use and much neater install

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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 07:37:12 PM »
Primus iq
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Re: Brake Controllers
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2014, 10:35:50 AM »
I have the P3 but I am spewing the tow pro came out 2 months later as it is much neater

If you are a non smoker removing the ashtray and installing the P3 in the slot is a neatway of doing it
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