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Description:
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Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Controller
One look at the new P3 and it's easy to see why it's the best trailer brake control available. For starters, it's easier to see. An easy-to-read LCD display highlights a number of functions with multiple color and contrast options. P3 is a true proportional braking system that is ideal for use with recreational vehicles, utility, equestrian and agricultural trailers. Designed for ease of use, the P3 maximizes functionality while promoting the utmost safety. In short, it offers the features you'd expect from a Tekonsha, the leader in innovative braking systems.
Features:
Distinct, easy to see LCD display with multiple color and contrast options
User can customize to choose English, French or Spanish display
Allows the user to switch between Electric and Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brakes
Highly advanced, easy-to-understand, roadside diagnostics
Easy access, "Up-Front" controls
Original "Boost" feature allows for different levels of customized braking
Compact, dash-hugging design
Unique, easy-to-use, clip-mounting system
Quick disconnect for easy storage; convenient storage pouch included
Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Controller
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Sun February 3, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Best Controller I've ever used
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I've been towing 6000 pounds worth of tandem trailers with electric brakes around for years and have used several "high quality" brake controllers but none have come close to Tekonsha P3. I'm able to dial in braking response so that I do not feel the trailer back there pushing when braking. Something about these Tekonsha's controllers makes them able to detect my truck braking before any real push. Doesn't matter if I'm braking up hill or down hill, it brakes evenly. The harder I brake, the more brake juice is sent to the tandem axles. My P3 is easier to adjust than the previous Tekonsha I used, which was great as well. I won't use any other controller but the Tekonsha controllers. Highly recommended for anyone towing any significant weight.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri April 11, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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switchable between electric & electric over hydraulic systems , easy to set-up , very smooth...
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in electric over hydraulic mode can't keep up charging the battery on long stop and go trips
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First controller I have found that works on both electric & electric / hydraulic brake systems. Manual application of breaking systems not as easy as some.Seperate breaking system battery charging system needed for long stop & go trips. works well with my 12000 lb gtw ATC stacker. Smooth stable stops even on icy roads no complaints better than any I have used.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon March 9, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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I have the P3 wired into several vehicles and tow several different trailers from 9000 lb. to 3000 lb. which require different settings for optimal braking. The P3 is extremely effective at controlling the heavy tandem axle trailers down to the relatively light camper. I've been very pleased with its ease of use and performance.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon May 11, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Easy to install, Easy to Use, & easy to Setup
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None so far
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Could not believe the difernce this brake control makes. I can feel the camper & Truck working together to brake. No jerking what so ever. I feel so much safer with this brake control. Worth every penny.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Thu November 12, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 2
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Easy to use. Lots of features
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Last a short time. Absolutely no support from Tekonsha
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I have both an equipment trailer and a 5th wheel. Some month ago I bought P3 based on reviews of the product. As soon as I got it I registered the warranty on the Tekonsha website. After a few months it stopped working and was displaying an error not found in the manual. But it's diagnostics showed all voltages from my truck were fine. There is no phone number on the Tekonsha site to call them. All you can do is fill out their form which I have done twice and which they choose to ignore. I put my old controller back in and all is fine. I will never buy another product from a company that obviously does not want to hear about a failed product. I would suggest another brand. This thing lasted about 3 months. Certainly not worth the money.
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Editor
Registered: January 2007
Posts: 2764
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Review Date: Thu November 12, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 0
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Tekonsha is owned by Cequent Electrical Products. Cequent is based out of Plymouth Michigan. Here is the contact information:
Cequent Electrical Products
101 Spires Pkwy
Tekonsha, MI,
49092-9334
Customer Service: 800-786-7968 (Toll Free)
Tech Support: 888-785-5832 (Toll Free)
Fax: 517-767-4707
=== old contact info, updated 4-16-2010 ===
Tekonsha Corp
424 S Sycamore St
Syracuse, IN,
46567-1556
Phone Number: 574-457-4133
Cequent Electrical Products
101 Spires Pkwy
Tekonsha, MI,
49092-9334
Phone: 517-767-4142
Toll Free: 800-325-5860
Fax: 517-767-4707
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri January 29, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Easy to install and use.
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Can they make them a little smaller?
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Replaced a Voyager for a P3, very happy so far towing 3500kg around Australia, the Voyager was pain to adjust just right, but worked well when it was right, the P3 did it from the first day and the boost is great [boost 3 here], and I hated that wheel on the voyager to adjust it.
Also 5 min to fit with the Voyager bits in place.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri April 16, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 1
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I tryed to call Cequent & Tekonsha Corp no luck
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I was interested in a P3 Brake controler but after reading the review of Nov.12,2009 I tried to call and could not reach any one at 11:20 AM on Fri.
Editors Note:
After reading this I called the number listed above and listened to a detailed message that gave new phone numbers. These are the new numbers:
Cequent Electrical Products
101 Spires Pkwy
Tekonsha, MI,
49092-9334
Customer Service: 800-786-7968 (Toll Free)
Tech Support: 888-785-5832 (Toll Free)
Fax: 517-767-4707
I called these numbers and reached personnel at Electrical Products
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Thu March 10, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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It's the best by far brake controller I have ever used
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The Manuel trigger won't give full power to the brakes . Only up to the voltage you have it set for. In a emergency I like to be able to reach down and manually use the trigger with full power
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The best controller out there. Well worth the money. Sometimes a button will stick and give you a message that says " internal error"
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Sat May 21, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Lots of visual feedback, easy to use, works well with heavy and light loads
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a bit on expensive side
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I had a P2 for years. Love the product. Just got a P3, the P2 would really have done the job without a doubt. The P3 does have a few additional features, one being easier to mount in any angle at all (the P2 had some mounting limitations - all be it still very flexible). This is being used to tow heavy trailers, empty weight being in the 1.5 to 2 ton range, and maximum loaded in the 5 to 7 ton range. Something where you really need to have a reliable controller that does the job. The proportional braking is the best that I have seen, and frankly is essential if pulling heavier loads, no exceptions. If you need a reliable controller that you can trust your life with, then this is the one.
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