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ventrman
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Mar 12, 2014

Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller.

I have a Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller. How does this Unit compare with other Brake Controllers on the Market? Did I make a good Choice? I am told that the Primus is pretty much the same as the Prodigy.
  • They are similar...both are proportional based controllers.

    This from eTrailer....

    The Prodigy P2 brake controller # 90885 and the Primus IQ # TK90160 share some basic features, but there are many differences. The most obvious ones are the displays and appearances of the units, which are connected to the usability of the brake controllers while towing. The P2 has a brighter, light-colored LED display that is easier to read than the red LED display on the Primus, and the P2 also features a rotary lever for the manual braking feature, while the Primus uses an older style slide lever. Some users say that the slide lever style sticks a bit, depending on the angle from which they are trying to operate it.

    You will find more differences between the two models when you start comparing features and functionality. P2 brake controllers can be used with electric over hydraulic trailer brake systems, but a Primus cannot. The P2 also features a more advanced self-diagnosing system than the Primus that checks continuously for problems. A P2 controller will work with trailers that have brakes on 1 to 4 axles, but a Primus will only work with brakes on 1 to 3 axles.