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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles
US price
BrandTekonshaDraw-Tite
Released
Controller type proportional time-delay
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4
Display type color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 3
Mounting orientation must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible

Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.com (verified 2026-08-12). Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles?

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  • Controller type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles proportional vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles time-delay

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