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Tekonsha
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles
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Best Trailer Brake Controllers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller is cheaper at $290. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tekonsha
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REDARC
$290
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| Spec | Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $290 |
| Brand | Tekonsha | REDARC |
| Released | — | — |
| Controller type | proportional | dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled) |
| Output amperage max | 30 | 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems) |
| Axle capacity | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Display type | color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts | dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable |
| Manual override | Yes | 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 | main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration) |
Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.com (verified 2026-08-12). REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12).
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