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Tekonsha Brake Control Controllers Controls Vehicle Trailer Wiring Brake Brakes

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Product Description

Utilize for rental businesses, fleet ownerships or multiple tow vehicles. Requires no leveling. Remote Hand Held Unit: No under dash wiring necessary, utilizes wireless communication. The original Boost feature allows for different levels of customized braking. System runs continual diagnostics and displays fault codes in hand held units display. Plugs into standard 12-volt power accessory adapter. 5 year limited warranty. Trailer Mount Power Module Unit: Utilizes standard sealed 8 foot blade style 7-way connector. Multiple mounting positions on tongue or front of trailer. 15 year limited warranty on power module. 1 year limited warranty on cord. If you take to the road with multiple vehicles, there is really only one solution PRODIGY RF. Consider all it offers: User does not need a dash mounted, hard wired brake control. True proportional trailer braking, forward or reverse. Trailer braking power supplied via 7-Way Connector from the vehicle. Suitable for use on any trailer with up to 3 braking axles. In the Tow Vehicle Hand Held unit: Wireless communication between the remote hand unit and trailer mounted power module eliminates the need for under dash wiring. Easy to see LED display for trailer brake voltage, power output and diagnostics. Easy to use remote hand control - includes the Prodigy Boost system to allow for different levels of customized braking. Unit provides continual diagnostic scanning with a visual warning display. Hand held unit plugs into any standard 12 volt power accessory adaptor. Hand held unit has a 5-year limited warranty. On the Trailer Power Module Unit: Power module uses standard RV Blade style Bargman 7-Way truck and trailer connectors. Trailer Power Module is watertight and is powered through 7-way cable from the tow vehicle. Multiple mounting options on the tongue or front of the trailer. Trailer mounted power module has a 15-year limited warranty, 1-year limited warranty on cord.

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Manufacturer

‎Tekonsha

Brand

‎Tekonsha

Model

‎90250

Item Weight

‎5.95 pounds

Product Dimensions

‎12.56 x 8.63 x 6.25 inches

Item model number

‎90250

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Manufacturer Part Number

‎90250

OEM Part Number

‎90250

Voltage

‎12 Volts

Additional Information

ASIN

B001P0ZA86

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4.1 400 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#928,251 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
#426 in Trailer Brake Controls
#8,210 in Agricultural Machinery Spare & Replacement Parts

Date First Available

January 5, 2009

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Tekonsha 90250 Prodigy RF Trailer-Mount Brake Control

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4.1 out of 5

400 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and quality of the brake controller. For example, they mention it functions flawlessly, it's easy to install, and it'll save you installation fees. That said, some complain about the connectivity and value.

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120 customers mention106 positive14 negative

Customers like the performance of the auto accessory. They say it functions flawlessly, works smoothly, and predictably and reliably. Some customers also mention that the sensor inside the unit works well. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.

"...several times towing a 28ft trailer behind my 2012 VW Touareg and it works great...." Read more

"...Could not complain, worked great for years. Used it in my furniture business with a purpose built trailer for easy delivery work...." Read more

"...checked, and neither of these issues are problematic, and the unit has performed fine (braking has been fully functional) with the unit mounted this..." Read more

"...On my Liberty, which weighs about the same as my trailer, it works beautifully. I can't tell the trailer is back there...." Read more

97 customers mention90 positive7 negative

Customers find the installation of the auto accessory to be easy. They mention that the RF made installation easier, there was nothing complicated, and the instructions were easily obtained on the Tekonsha website in pdf form. Some say that the wireless control was easy to setup and that pairing was simple.

"...It is very easy to tune once paired I like the manual button better than my old wired one that you had to push over as it was hard to reach...." Read more

"...you have 12V on your plug, or have fixed this if it isn't, installation is a snap...." Read more

"...It was fairly easy to install a traditional brake controller (Tekonsha P3) in the Subaru, but the Mercedes was a bit more of a challenge...." Read more

"...The install was VERY simple. The pairing up was also VERY simple, and the operation of the trailer brakes was SUPERB...." Read more

75 customers mention64 positive11 negative

Customers like the quality of the brake controller. They mention it's a fantastic brake system, excellent product, and flawless. They say it greatly improves trailer braking and is fully functional.

"...This has so many surprisingly great features such as Reverse braking pause..." Read more

"...This thing is awesome. The initial setting was within a few points of the perfect setting for my trailer...." Read more

"...(braking has been fully functional) with the unit mounted this way...." Read more

"...It also displays any errors. Other than that, the controller will still apply braking even if the remote is not connected...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the adjustability of the auto accessory great. They say it's easy to adjust the braking sensitivity and intensity from the touch screen. They also appreciate the auto leveling feature and the 4 levels of boost control.

"...It also has a sensor that will automatically apply brakes if it senses a rapid deceleration whether you hit the brakes or not, such as coming..." Read more

"...brake controller as part of the tow package, fully adjustable from the touch screen!..." Read more

"...like the easy to adjust setting for an increased loadDislikeskind of a pain to get it paired and set up..." Read more

"...It just works. You can adjust the braking sensitivity as well as use the manual override to hit the brakes at a variable level...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the auto accessory. For example, they say it's great for many vehicles, handy with new cars and trucks that have no where to mount a controller, and an excellent addition to the RV. That said, they mention it'll let them tow with different vehicles and that it'd be perfect for rentals.

"...Yes, they say it's useful for fleet towing since you can easily switch the controller from one car to another, but it's more than that...." Read more

"...mile trip the controller was absolutely amazing and truly the best towing accessory I have EVER purchased." Read more

"This product is great for many vehicles, avoiding the hassle of tying into the vehicle's brake system...." Read more

"Perfect setup for a leased car! Pretty easy install. Just bolts to the frame of my trailer. Bluetooth connects quickly. Great purchase!" Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the wire. They mention it eliminates having to wire a brake controller, and it eliminate the need for wires to mess with. The setup is very easy, and the wire does not need to be rewired.

"...It works as advertised and is easy to install. No wires to run, and can be moved if you change vehicles.SPECIAL NOTE...." Read more

"...No wires to mess with! The best feature by far is for multiple vehicles to use the same trailer without any hassle...." Read more

"...The big advantage isthat it does not need any wiring into the tow vehicle's brake light system." Read more

"...The reason is that I found a faulty relay on my car causing the issues I was having...." Read more

28 customers mention14 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the auto accessory. Some mention it's worth the price because it works and Bluetooth connects quickly, while others say it'll be a waste of money.

"...The prices on Amazon were excellent, at least $100 less than the camping supply dealers...." Read more

"For now this gets a single star, because I simply can't get it to work.In the first attempt, I tried pairing it to a 2017 Toyota 4Runner...." Read more

"...Definitely worth the money and anyone with even just a fair amount of handiness with a drill can mount this unit and be on their way!!!" Read more

"...If not, the Prodigy won't work. You can ignore the Electronic Brake blade/pin on the plug. If there is no power, it could be due to several reasons...." Read more

49 customers mention14 positive35 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the auto accessory. They mention that it's difficult to pair it to their car, the RF connection does not pair, and the base unit itself is poorly made. Some say that the two will not work together properly unless the trailer is sitting.

"...This was tricky to pair - as the Touareg won't supply power if it doesn't detect a trailer, and it can't be connected to pair...." Read more

"...cord can become unplugged from the unit because there is nothing to keep it plugged in. I used some electric tape to keep the cord from backing out...." Read more

"...Easy to install, connect and use. Very happy with this purchase. Our electric trailer brakes work great now and for all of our vehicles." Read more

"...Or this device is fundamentally incompatible with Toyota factory trailer wiring...?..." Read more

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Halloween Geek

Fantastic and very advanced device. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016

Verified Purchase

This item is awesome. I am writing this review a year after purchase and have used it several times towing a 28ft trailer behind my 2012 VW Touareg and it works great. This has so many surprisingly great features such as Reverse braking pause (that stops braking for a period of time to allow easier parking of your trailer). It is very easy to tune once paired I like the manual button better than my old wired one that you had to push over as it was hard to reach. This was tricky to pair - as the Touareg won't supply power if it doesn't detect a trailer, and it can't be connected to pair. I bought the Tow Ready 20142 7-Way Flat Pin to 7-Flat Adapter which 'tricks' the car to think it is connected - then pairing and set up was easy. I don't know why so many trucks that come "Tow Ready" don't have a brake controller built in. Now I have one for life that I can move from any vehicle anytime I need to. Another plus - you don't have to keep the remote plugged in the lighter once set up either, unless you want to use the manual brake etc, which will free your lighter back up to charge your phone etc. It also has a sensor that will automatically apply brakes if it senses a rapid deceleration whether you hit the brakes or not, such as coming unhitched or an accident.

8 people found this helpful

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DarrelK

Easy to install and works great.....

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2018

Verified Purchase

Okay, so my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe got totaled by an errant teenager. Had it all set up with class 3 hitch, Hayes controller, and wiring done by a local trailer dealership. Could not complain, worked great for years. Used it in my furniture business with a purpose built trailer for easy delivery work. Trailer was actually connected and pulling when I was in the accident. Brakes did their job and kept the trailer right in line.
So, now, I pick up a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. What are my connection options??? Did some research....hey, everything now is plug and play. Between Amazon and a few other sources I bought a new Draw-Tite class 3 hitch which took me about a half hour to install. Came with a Tekonsha 2 plug in wiring harness to get me to a 4 pin. Put that together with a Curt 7 way 4 pin to 7 pin connector and ran just one power lead up to the battery with a auto reset breaker. All of that took about 3 ours to tidy up. And the best part? This Tekonsha wireless unit. I timed myself. I had it mounted and dialed in within 20 minutes, even with road testing it. This thing is awesome. The initial setting was within a few points of the perfect setting for my trailer. With the Hayes unit my brakes would kind of "hum" when slowing down. Now I get none of that and smoother more deliberate stopping. And that hand held controller is great. My old controller was a "knee knocker" just under the dash. Now I just plug into my center lower dash power port and I've got control right in my hand. So many of these new SUV s have soooo many air bags coming out of everywhere I feel a lot safer having this small controller that can easily be just put away when not in use.
I highly recommend this unit and doing it yourself......

4 people found this helpful

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poondaco

Worth the headache

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014

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This was purchased to use on a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit diesel with the factory installed tow package. Right off the bat let me just say that when you purchase a $57,000 vehicle, it should come with an integrated brake controller as part of the tow package, fully adjustable from the touch screen! So for those who don't want to screw sheet metal screws in the new dash and live the rest of their days knocking their knee on the brake controller, the Prodigy RF is a great idea.

The pairing problem is ridiculous and a solution should be found for this from the factory. Older folks don't want to fool around with trying different vehicle/trailer combinations until the thing pairs. I had trouble pairing it for my parents, and it didn't work the first time. I called the tech line, he told me to verify the voltage at the trailer plug and try again. I measured the voltage, (the 12V feed line is hot from the factory on this vehicle and required nothing further as far as wiring or connections or fuses added) and the voltage was 13.8V so I knew I was good. I tried to pair again and it worked. Not sure why it wouldn't work the first time. The instructions say to roll the adjustment wheel down until OO shows on the display. Well it never would change from N.C. to OO no matter how the adjustment wheel was set. But yes it did pair finally. This is a great idea, the product works good, but in todays technological world of plug and play, this thing is outdated and clunky since it doesn't come out of the box ready to use (pairing required). I know the Tekonsha have solutions for how to get it paired, but the solution is that pairing shouldn't be a problem to start with. Tekonsha, find a solution to this and you will have a winner. Don't continue to blame the user, make it foolproof so that the user can, well, use it.

I mounted the box on the top of the trailer tongue because on the side is where the jack is mounted and there was not enough room. I also mounted it backwards compared to the diagram in the instructions. At first I thought either of these issues might have caused my problem with pairing, but the helpful guy on the tech line checked, and neither of these issues are problematic, and the unit has performed fine (braking has been fully functional) with the unit mounted this way.

When trying to hook the trailer wire to the newly mounted RF box, the first thing that happened was the cord retaining notch mounted in the lid broke off. So now my trailer cord can become unplugged from the unit because there is nothing to keep it plugged in. I used some electric tape to keep the cord from backing out. Just what you wanted from a $300 brake controller. I will be calling back to the tech line to try to get a replacement cap.

Yes this thing is a great idea. Yes it works and stops my trailer. Yes I would recommend it. Yes it has issues that need addressed.
Yes it is far better than screwing a clunky controller under my dash.

28 people found this helpful

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J. G.

Simple to setup and works like a champ

Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2015

Verified Purchase

I got this brake controller to pair within 30 seconds in my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was absolutely easy to setup and it works great. I didn't want to drill any holes into a brand new vehicle so this brake controller was a perfect option. I've pulled my travel trailer on 5 trips so far with this brake controller and it performs way better than the Primus IQ I had in my previous vehicle. I didn't bother with the mounting screws that came with it as I made a removable mounting bracket out of U bolts and mending plates so I can take it off whenever I feel like it. It was pricy but as far as I'm concerned, it was worth every cent. The only negative comment I have, and it is more of a wish list item rather than a negative, is that the trailer mounted unit is made out of molded plastic rather than metal. It feels pretty durable but I'd be much more confident in the durability if it was metal.

5 Year Update:
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I've been using the same brake controller for 5 camping seasons now and about to go into the 6th. I've had it on 3 different trailers and 2 different tow vehicles. I've logged over 15000 km of towing using this brake controller and have never had a single issue. I was concerned about durability when I first purchased it. Well no more. This thing is rock solid.

10 people found this helpful

Ron B.

Works great!

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2019

Verified Purchase

I love this brake controller!!! The fact that I didn’t have to drill holes in my dash to permanently mount a traditional brake controller is the whole reason I went with this. The functionality of this controller has not disappointed. I would highly recommend this to anyone that tows one trailer with multiple vehicles as well, because the remote can move from one vehicle to another.

When mounting it to your trailer keep in mind that if you are eventually going to mount a box across the tongue of the trailer, to mount the receiver unit low enough for the box to clear, or else you have to remount it.

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Chris Miller

Works as advertised, but can be a little tricky to install on some vehicles

Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2018

Verified Purchase

Works as advertised. It's a little finicky to install based on what car you're using, or what adapter you chose, but the technical service from both Tekonsha and e-trailer are awesome. It installs well and works well.

3 people found this helpful

Charles. Grant

Really good product

Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2017

Verified Purchase

Hard to get programed to work on my Mercedes but once done, it works very well.
Required a phone call to customer service and a friend with a Ford truck fitted with a trailer plug in order to pair the in car handheld device to the trailer.

2 people found this helpful

Charlie Bastien

Very disappointed.

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2017

Verified Purchase

This Item did not work on my 2005 Ford F150.
Very disappointed.

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