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06-28-2013, 10:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: fort myers
Posts: 126
M.O.C. #5896
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Brake Controllers.
It's time to replace my brake controller. I would like to have some recommendations.
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06-28-2013, 12:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Max Brake has served use well for 4 years now.
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06-28-2013, 01:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I am happy with my prodigy.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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06-28-2013, 01:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: State College
Posts: 95
M.O.C. #13202
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We had a Prodigy in our SUV when we were towing the TT -- it worked great and we were very happy with the performance. We used it for one summer and then traded the vehicle. Randy took it out and we are actually looking to sell it. PM me if interested!
Kathie
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06-28-2013, 02:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I used to be a loyal Prodigy owner for years ... I installed a Max Brake this Spring ... Boy Howdy it's way better hands down. No more adjusting your boost setting once in the campground ... the trailer truely follows the braking of the truck no matter what surface conditions your trailer is traveling over. It's really the same principal as the newer truck integrated controllers ... runs off hydraulic pressure generated by how hard you push down on the brake pedal. It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny. Install is easy ... really no more work than a Prodigy or similar product. I recall one person on the MOC had an issue with cross-threading the threaded tee that you have to install on your master cylinder. If you follow a mechanics basic rule about starting it by hand several turns before you grab a wrench ... all will be well. And no I don't get any compensation for my testimonial 
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06-29-2013, 01:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Before Ford came out with in-dash controllers, I used prodigy with no issues.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-29-2013, 04:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Galena
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #7380
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Max Brake all hydronic taps into the break line. Smooth stopping. Loved it. Now have new truck with built in break. Would buy again. Easy install myself with no mechanical knowledge. Expensive but worth every dollar IMO.
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06-29-2013, 12:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #7196
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Also endorse Max Brake. However I messed up the OEM brake line re-install into the Max Brake T fitting so it cost me almost as much to get fixed as it cost. But its worth it as it is so good/smooth/effective. Saved me on an emergency stop on a wet road with Truck ABS chatter I'm sure.
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06-29-2013, 04:01 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Holcombe
Posts: 113
M.O.C. #12193
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Max brake for me also works great
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06-30-2013, 12:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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My vote is for Prodigy has given us great Service for 11 years
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06-30-2013, 04:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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We had a Prodigy before the Silverado and Ram Integrated controllers. Never had to adjust any of them. Our first controller was a Voyager, which did require adjusting.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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06-30-2013, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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I've had a Prodigy and it worked great, but the Max brake sounds great. I would haft to look into it if I needed one. It sounds more like a built in controller.
Lynwood
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06-30-2013, 11:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ravenna
Posts: 115
M.O.C. #11759
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ALSAN
Max brake for me also works great
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You prefer the Max brake over the built-in in your signature truck?
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