Debating need for a new brake control

Question

I recently started to think about getting a new brake control but wanted to get some feedback from anyone that has moved from the original Prodigy to a new one.
My original Prodigy from 2003 certainly seems to be working properly and has never given me any issues but Tekonsha now has the Prodigy 3 available. Other than being compatible with electric/hydraulic systems, is there anything that might make it work better, all else being equal?
I usually follow "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality but if I can improve things then its worth it.
Thanks!

csamayfield55x · Answer

I had an original Prodigy and went to a P3 a few years ago. I think it may work a tick better than the original and has a few more settings to tinker with. I never regretted it Chris

rcman46 · Answer

The main thing I like about the P3 over the older P2 is the current reading.

Before each trip I check the voltage output with the manual slider and the current output.

With my setup I get about 7 volts with the slider and 7.1 amps.

From that I know all 4 brake magnets are working. If there was an open wire on any magnet it would show in the current reading.

Most 4 wheel trailers draw about 1 amp per volt applied.

The P3 also gives battery voltage.

steveb · Answer

Great! Thanks for the feedback. The original one only gives brake volts so the P3 with additional information would come in handy. I could have used the amp display on my last trip.

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