Tekonsha P-3 Brake Controller
Friday, November 7, 2008 | | |Tekonsha P-3 Brake Controller
The Tekonsha® P3 is a breakthrough among proportional brake controls, offering a system thats smooth and proportional with a multi-functioning LCD display featuring the most advanced easy-to-use diagnostics. Consumer preference drove the innovations that are incorporated into P3 including the capability of switching between an electric brake system or a hydraulic brake system. P3s convenient features include a dash-hugging design, unique easy-to-use clip-mounting system, quick disconnect for a safe storage when not in use and the original boost feature that allows the driver to increase the initial power delivered to the trailer brakes. Including a range of diagnostic features, a pre-assembled wiring harness and a limited lifetime warranty, the P3 is for 2, 4, 6 and 8 brake trailers. 1 per box.
P-3 and the Big Trip (2008-04-15)
I bought the P3 just prior to a trip to Florida hauling a large dual axle trailer with a 2007 Toyota Tundra. I also bought the wiring harness for the P3 which was designed for the already installed factory towing package.
The brake controller arrived by UPS the day prior to my trip and I took it out to the truck to install and quite frankly spent more time trying to figure out where I wanted to put it than it took to setup. After mounting the controller with the supplied bracket I backed up to the trailer and plugged the trailer in and followed the directions to set up the brakes.
Everything worked as advertized and it handled the trailer quite well. When loaded for the backhaul to Grand Rapids, the trailer was 10k+ pounds. The trip went well and I used both the proportional and the manual settings to see how they worked. Again I was pleasantly surprised as it worked as advertized and there was not much of a learning curve. There were numerous options such as lighting and colors etc which I fooled with a bit but not extensively. It stays on for about 15 minutes after the truck is turned off to hold the trailer brakes while you are outside.
My overall impression was very good and I don't have any negative comments at this point. I especially like the option of a wiring harness that is made specifically for my vehicle - it was one of the easiest electronics installations I have ever done.
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