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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller

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.

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Spec Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller
US price $290
BrandTekonshaREDARC
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).

What's the difference between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles proportional vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled)
  • Output amperage max: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 30 vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems)
  • Axle capacity: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4 vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3
  • Display type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable
  • Mounting orientation: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration)

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