The Prodigy uses a solid state electronic accelerometer (no more pendulum). It also has three boost settings that add braking effort as soon as the brake light circuit is energized by you putting your foot on the brake, and these also work in reverse and while stopped.
Bottom line...it works better with no need for you take any attention away from the road or the traffic.
I don't know much about the tekonsha brake controllers as I last used one many years ago, but I recently purchased an Escort Sensor DP controller and have only used it a few times.
Has anyone had any experience with this one, as I am having some problems adjusting the sensitivity to get a smooth stop while sending sufficient power to the trailer brakes so the truck does not carry the load. Seems if I increase the power(or voltage) I get too much "kick-back" from the trailer as I reach a full stop. Any ideas or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Just recently got rid of the nearly new Voyger and put on a Jordan, Ultima 2020. Man what a difference. The only way to go in my opinion.
Ken W
Amateur Radio Operator.
Vintage 1989 Avion Silver, 34V, toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with one miniature Schnauzers, one standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
I use the Prodigy and am very satisfied. Have never used the Ultima 2020, but it seems that as the price increases, so does the quality of the controller.
Your brake controller insn't something you want to be cheap about.
Another satisfied Jordan customer. Had Prodigy until drove friends unit with Jordan. 500 miles and I was sold. Much better control on what is happening with trailer.
Where's the best place to order a Prodigy? And what is a good price?
All things in moderation, except acceleration!
Zip ties, the duct tape of the new milenia!
2001 F250 Powersmoke turbo diesel, 3.73LS
Crew Cab, SRW, SB, 6 inch lift, Single 28 inch semi airhorn underneath! SCMT, A Pillar mounted, Pyro, boost and Trans gauges.
2005 Wildcat 29RLBS, Prodigy, 2 EU2000i's Draw Tite 18K Signature Series, front receiver, on board air, Airlift HD airbags
2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4, V8, 5sp AT, 3.73LS
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bower 4X4, V8 5sp AT, 3.73LS, Dual semi air horns underneath
I don't know how it works, but the Jordan brake controller is the best. Prior to having this, we were ready to give up towing/camping. It has made us enjoy the trip, not just the destination!
What's the difference in installing the Jordan vs. the Prodigy. I've got a Prodigy and it was extremely easy to install. Is the installation similar for the Jordan? Prodigy is not available for my truck so I'm looking for a new system.
John
2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD, Crew Cab, Duramax/Allison, 4X4
Hensley-Arrow, Prodigy & Honda 2K 2003 Arctic Fox 29V
Offline
