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12-20-2016, 07:01 PM
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Member
Name: Sandra
Trailer: Parkliner SOLD November 2017
South Carolina
Posts: 84
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Electronic Brake Controller?
I need some help. I will be getting my Parkliner at the end of January and am trying to get my 2011 Ford Ranger set up for towing my Parkliner (it has a tow package).
I'm looking for recommendations on what brand, make, model of Electronic Brake Controller I should get.
My truck has a flat 4-pin connecter so I have to upgrade it to a 7 pin round. Are all 7-pin round connectors the same? Is there a difference in any of them?
This is my first travel trailer and first time towing, so I would appreciate some guidance from some of you experienced people.
Thanks!
Sandy
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12-20-2016, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack L
Trailer: Sold the Bigfoot 17-Looking for a new one
Washington
Posts: 1,562
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 is extremely popular, readily available and more than adequate for your needs. Amazon and Etrailer have them.
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12-20-2016, 07:23 PM
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Junior Member
Name: constan
Trailer: 2004 Scamp 13
California
Posts: 19
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12-20-2016, 07:37 PM
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Member
Name: Sandra
Trailer: Parkliner SOLD November 2017
South Carolina
Posts: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack L
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 is extremely popular, readily available and more than adequate for your needs. Amazon and Etrailer have them.
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Thank you for the information. I'll look it up on both Amazon and ETrailer.
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12-20-2016, 07:38 PM
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Member
Name: Sandra
Trailer: Parkliner SOLD November 2017
South Carolina
Posts: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by constan
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Thanks! I really like the diagram.
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12-20-2016, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dean
Trailer: Casita
Kentucky
Posts: 766
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy54
I need some help. I will be getting my Parkliner at the end of January and am trying to get my 2011 Ford Ranger set up for towing my Parkliner (it has a tow package).
I'm looking for recommendations on what brand, make, model of Electronic Break Controller I should get.
My truck has a flat 4-pin connecter so I have to upgrade it to a 7 pin round. Are all 7-pin round connectors the same? Is there a difference in any of them?
This is my first travel trailer and first time towing, so I would appreciate some guidance from some of you experienced people.
Thanks!
Sandy
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Hi Sandra,
Congratulations on your pending Parkliner. Nice!
We just finished our first year camping with our new-to-us Casita and I was purchasing a brake controller last year about this time. I highly recommend a Tekonsha Prodigy product. I got the P3, but the P2 would be fine as well. Our P3 was easy to install and worked flawlessly.
Take care,
Dean
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Laura & Dean | '05 Casita 17' FD | '09 Kia Borrego Limited V8 2WD
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12-20-2016, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Gordon
Trailer: 2015 Scamp (16 Std Layout 4) with '15 Toyota Sienna LE Tug
North Carolina
Posts: 5,156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy54
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I'm looking for recommendations on what brand, make, model of Electronic Brake Controller I should get...
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Tekonsha P3 or P2. Period.
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12-20-2016, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
Posts: 6,024
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Another vote for the Prodigy line. The P2 and P3 will work the same, so pick the one with the features you like. These units will apply trailer brakes in proportion to the amount of brake pedal pressure you apply.
Many of the less expensive controllers are time based and apply the same set amount (which you set with a dial) of braking, a set amount of time after you push the pedal, no matter whether you apply a little push or a heavy push. This does work, but it can feel more jerky and unpleasant than a proportional controller. I used time-based controllers for many years and was fairly satisfied, but then I got a P3 about 18 months ago and have been very happy I switched.
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12-20-2016, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy54
I need some help. I will be getting my Parkliner at the end of January and am trying to get my 2011 Ford Ranger set up for towing my Parkliner (it has a tow package).
I'm looking for recommendations on what brand, make, model of Electronic Break Controller I should get.
My truck has a flat 4-pin connecter so I have to upgrade it to a 7 pin round. Are all 7-pin round connectors the same? Is there a difference in any of them?
This is my first travel trailer and first time towing, so I would appreciate some guidance from some of you experienced people.
Thanks!
Sandy
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You're lucky Sandy, '11 was the only year the Ranger had the plug and play controller wiring in the harness. I have no idea but there may be a pigtail some where around the flat four to add a 7 pin. Etrailer has many videos showing you how to install it....and most everything else. Yes, the 7 pin plugs are pretty much all the same. Biggest differences would be spade or round pin, make sure to find out which one the trailer comes with, plastic or metal and how they are designed to be opened up for the wiring connections. I've had good luck with the Polak or Hopkins brands.
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12-20-2016, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 1,773
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👍 P2
Another happy customer
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
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12-20-2016, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ann
Trailer: 2016 Scamp 13'
Washington
Posts: 120
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P2
I did my research, and there is so much great data out there on the P2, including install info and videos. I even did the install myself!
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12-21-2016, 10:22 AM
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Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 67
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I recently installed a Prodogy P3, ourtanding contfoller. Etrailer is fantastic also
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12-21-2016, 10:37 AM
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Member
Name: carol
Trailer: Scamp fifthwheel19 ft.
Pennsylvania
Posts: 36
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On a fifth wheel Scamp what is the biggest size truck I can get to tow my camper? I want a 4 door(crew cab)? W/4wd? Used around a2014.
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12-21-2016, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,704
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P2 PERIOD is the general consensus and for a reason! The P3 is a nicer version but overkill (even the P2 is in a way). I've got the older P2 (red LED display) and that controller has not given ONE minute's trouble in going on 7 yrs and VERY easy to learn to operate. Dont bite for a used brake controller...like my old P2. The newer ones (Blue LED display) will let you mount it at ANY angle....very handy for mounting in out-of-the-way places.
I had to mount/run wires for my 7-pin Hopkins connector along with brake wires etc. Just let me tell ya, Trailer Hitches & Vehicle Accessories (800)298-8924 is THE best mail order place to get your trailer supplies like wire, connectors, brake controller. I think someone has mentioned, but they also have LOTS of videos to watch on "how to"s. Very good website AND place to do business.
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12-21-2016, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Gordon
Trailer: 2015 Scamp (16 Std Layout 4) with '15 Toyota Sienna LE Tug
North Carolina
Posts: 5,156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darral T.
P2 PERIOD is the general consensus and for a reason! The P3 is a nicer version but overkill (even the P2 is in a way).....
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Actually the P3 has a few nice features that can come in handy, that the P2 does not have. But either will do fine for a egg with brakes (not breaks).
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12-21-2016, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,704
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Do tell! Now ole Gordy, you got my curiosity up! Honestly, I think this would be the perfect time for a "comparison" that I'm not familiar with if you dont mind.
Quote:
Originally Posted by gordon2
Actually the P3 has a few nice features that can come in handy, that the P2 does not have. But either will do fine for a egg with brakes (not breaks).
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12-21-2016, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 1,279
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy54
I need some help. I will be getting my Parkliner at the end of January and am trying to get my 2011 Ford Ranger set up for towing my Parkliner (it has a tow package).
My truck has a flat 4-pin connecter so I have to upgrade it to a 7 pin round. Are all 7-pin round connectors the same? Is there a difference in any of them?
Thanks!
Sandy
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Welcome to the ParkLiner "club"
No, 7 pins are not all the same. The one they use actually has 6 flat blades in a circle around center round pin. They are readily available at Walmart. And you will need a mounting bracket to secure the socket to your vehicle.
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