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12-03-2013, 06:06 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Boise
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M.O.C. #13739
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New truck/Brake controllers
Hi all. I just upgraded from a 2004 silv. 2500 diesel using a prodigy brake controler to a 2012 silv 3500 SRW diesel which has a factory installed brake controller, pulling a 2010 3400RL. Does anyone have experience with these built in units or should I try and stick with the prodigy? Thanks,Steve
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12-03-2013, 07:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
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My truck is an '07.5, the first year of the IBC, I believe. I had a Prodigy in my '04 Silverado as well. It was a good unit, but this one works just as well for me. It's easy to adjust and has proven to be reliable. Basically it's been a non-issue for me. I'd recommend giving it a try to see how you like it before installing the Prodigy. I would guess they've only gotten better over the several years between your truck and mine.
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2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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12-03-2013, 08:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
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M.O.C. #12339
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My factory unit in this new truck and my older truck work well. The P3 in my new jeep works the same, frankly I can't tell the difference!
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12-04-2013, 01:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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I don't have a GMC but the indash unit in my last two trucks have worked like a charm. I would think GMC units would work just as well.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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12-04-2013, 01:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
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M.O.C. #13395
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I agree with Mike. Most all new brake controllers work real well, find a setting that works for you and drive on. Congratulations on the new TV
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12-04-2013, 03:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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We went from an 05 Dually using a Prodigy to an 11 Dually with the built-in controller and just love it. Because the built-in is in contact with the TV computer it knows exactly what the TV is doing and applies the RV brakes accordingly. Think you will like it.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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12-04-2013, 03:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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I love the IBC. I tow several different trailers and like the fact that i can just set to a number when I change my load. No more adjusting before hitting the road.
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12-04-2013, 03:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Factory controller here also.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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12-04-2013, 03:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Hudson
Posts: 168
M.O.C. #13711
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Papafish
Hi all. I just upgraded from a 2004 silv. 2500 diesel using a prodigy brake controler to a 2012 silv 3500 SRW diesel which has a factory installed brake controller, pulling a 2010 3400RL. Does anyone have experience with these built in units or should I try and stick with the prodigy? Thanks,Steve
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Hi Steve,
I have a similar truck to yours and I use the IBCS controller. I also had the Prodigy installed in my Dodge truck, which is now sitting on my work bench.
Being familiar with the Prodigy, I will say for me the factory installed unit provide better braking and also work in tandem with the truck stability control and will apply braking action to the trailer automatically if the trailer starts to sway. Also work with the ABS. The Prodigy is not integrated into the electronics like the IBCS from the factory. The Prodigy is a good controller but from my opinion, the IBCS does have it beat here.
Jay
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2012 Silverado 3500 Ext. Cab, Long box, Duramax SRW
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12-04-2013, 04:56 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Boise
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M.O.C. #13739
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Thanks all. Good insight. Sounds like the prodigy will end up on the bench or on craigslist. What a great site!!! Steve
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12-04-2013, 04:57 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Boise
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M.O.C. #13739
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Thanks all. Good insight. Sounds like the prodigy will end up on the bench or on craigslist. What a great site!!! Steve
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12-04-2013, 06:10 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victoria
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #11885
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Factory installed GM unit will not work with electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes. Prodigy 3 works very well.
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12-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
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M.O.C. #12894
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Factory unit here too. Works great.
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12-04-2013, 10:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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I think you will love your truck's controller. Smooth and you can't hardly tell you are pulling anything. Just pick a number between 5-9 that you are comfortable with and drive. I set my 2013 GMC 3500HD SRW to 7.5 before our 1,400 trip from Mich to FL this fall and I have never touched it since...
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12-04-2013, 10:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 991
M.O.C. #13909
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Just to report on the trailer brake controller on the 2014 Ram 3500, it had the normal controls on the dash, but it has a setup screen that supports 4 different trailer, with each being able to be light electric, heavy electric, light electric over hydraulic, or heavy electric over hydraulic. Whatever that means. I hope the dealer know what setting to choose for my 2014 3402RL. I'm picking it up soon.
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2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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12-04-2013, 12:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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As to the Electric Hydraulic Disc Brakes, there are several companies that make an interface box to trick the on-board controller into thinking it's operating standard electric drums. Our SOB with Factory Disc comes with the interface box installed so it was a simple plug and go with our '11 3500HD Dually.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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