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Old 09-16-2017, 05:08 AM   #1
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Brake controller

Just purchased my new Springdale 2020QB MY tow vehicle is a 2013 Ram 1500 ,has anyone installed the electric brake controller?
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Old 09-16-2017, 05:21 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forum!!
Congrats on your new purchase. Prodigy is the best IMO. Easy to install and very simple to set up.

If your truck came with the "tow package" there is probably a harness available for your controller.
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Old 09-16-2017, 05:32 AM   #3
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Thanks . It does have the tow package and I see the harness where the oem brake controller would be. I will check out the prodigy unit!
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Old 09-16-2017, 06:53 AM   #4
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If the harness you see is just the 4 wires, then the prodigy will come with the pig tail. Just make sure which wire is which.
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Old 09-16-2017, 07:12 AM   #5
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can the prodigy be used to replace the low end factory brake controller that comes in the truck?
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Old 09-16-2017, 09:03 AM   #6
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I'll throw in a recommendation on this one....

https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contr...s/HM47297.html

You can put the controls where you can easily see AND reach them. I had it on my last truck and really liked it. Now it's in my brothers truck as my new truck has a built in controller. If I were to buy another, I buy the Hopkins In-Sight again without question.
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Old 09-16-2017, 09:13 AM   #7
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I have the OEM in my 14 ram it is very adjustable and works great 6500lbs haul. It is 350.00 INSTALLED at most dealerships!!!
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Old 09-16-2017, 02:46 PM   #8
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can the prodigy be used to replace the low end factory brake controller that comes in the truck?


Yes, but it might not fit in the same spot.
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Old 09-17-2017, 01:49 PM   #9
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Prodigy is what we had installed Saturday, easy to use and worked well on the trip home.
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