|
10-08-2007, 09:21 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
|
I just purchases a 2005 Dodge Dakota. I would like to mount my Prodigy brake controller on the left side of the steering column. Has anybody done this with a Dakota 2005 or newer?
Thanks
__________________
Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
|
|
|
10-08-2007, 09:50 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
|
The directions to that controller states it is not critical at what angle you mount it (Other controllers are) so I guess you could mount it anywhere. Mine came with a slide in case where you mount the case then you can slide the controller in / out, for using the controller in multiple vehicles
Question: What if something should happen to you while you are driving and the passenger would need to apply the brakes to the trailer?
|
|
|
10-08-2007, 10:18 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 1975 13 ft Trillium
Posts: 2,535
|
HHHHMMMMM? a TRICK question ???
....what would it matter ??
The passanger couldn't reach the brake pedal from that side either .
Should ALL tows have dual controls ??
|
|
|
10-08-2007, 12:52 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
|
Sorry, I can't help specifically with a Dakota, but that's the same controller which I use.
Quote:
The directions to that controller states it is not critical at what angle you mount it (Other controllers are) so I guess you could mount it anywhere.
|
While the nose up/down tilt angle can be set anywhere in a wide range, the installation directions in the Prodigy Owners Manual explain that it must still align with the direction of the vehicle, and be level side-to-side, so finding a good mounting point may not be trivial.
Quote:
Question: What if something should happen to you while you are driving and the passenger would need to apply the brakes to the trailer?
|
I'm not concerned about that. In fact, keeping it away from the centre console area would prevent the gain control setting from being accidentally changed, or the trailer brakes being accidentally applied, as all the stuff which hangs around there is moved.
__________________
1979 Boler B1700RGH, pulled by 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 2WD
Information is good. Lack of information is not so good, but misinformation is much worse. Check facts, and apply common sense liberally.
STATUS: No longer active in forum.
|
|
|
10-08-2007, 03:34 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
|
The passenger couldn't reach the brake pedal from that side either 30.gif .
Doug, I was referring to the thumb manual control.
|
|
|
10-08-2007, 07:29 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 4,897
|
In my previous Dodge Dakota i had mine mounted on right side on dash above gas peddle.
__________________
Retired Underground Coal Miner.
Served in Canadian Army (1PPCLI)
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 04:35 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel ('TOGETHERNEST' SLEEPS 8
Posts: 270
|
I cut a hole in my dash and mounted the slide in pocket using the smooth 1/2 of industrial Velcro Hard to cut a hole in a brand new truck [but its my truck] this has worked out great for me easy to see and if threre is a need to reach
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 12:29 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
|
Quote:
In my previous Dodge Dakota i had mine mounted on right side on dash above gas peddle.
|
Thanks Chester.
If I don't hear any other good ideas that's probably what I'll do. Dodge doesn't leave enough room on the left side.
__________________
Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 12:34 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
|
How about using the ash tray?? Here's a earlier topic about the
Prodigy Brake Controller.
__________________
Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 01:40 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
|
No ash tray. I thought about the ash tray thing, but couldn't find one. Apparently they stopped putting ash trays in.
Thanks
__________________
Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 01:53 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
|
That other thread listed some similar solutions, such as the retractable cupholder/coin tray which I use in my Sienna. Most Sienna owners seem to use a storage bin in the centre area of the dash.
__________________
1979 Boler B1700RGH, pulled by 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 2WD
Information is good. Lack of information is not so good, but misinformation is much worse. Check facts, and apply common sense liberally.
STATUS: No longer active in forum.
|
|
|
10-09-2007, 01:59 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 74 13 ft Boler and 79 17 ft Boler
Posts: 568
|
Don`t have a Prodigy or Dodge but in my pickup I have my contoller sitting on the tranny hump....controller is mounted on piece of plywood, (slightly larger than the contoller), and there are 4 brad nails that protrude down about a 1/4"-3/8" and this holds the controller from sliding around on the carpet.....only plug the wiring in while on a trip...works out quite nicely... ..Benny
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
» Upcoming Events |
No events scheduled in the next 465 days.
|
|