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09-11-2006, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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New truck, next a brake controller
I think the next item I need to get is a break controller for the new truck. I have heard good things about the Prodigy controllers but, I am open to other suggestions.
Grant
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
Montana 3075, soon maybe.
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09-11-2006, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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09-11-2006, 12:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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I think the Prodigy is the way to go as well, I love ours!
mac
1999 Silverado LS Extended Cab, Prodigy Brake Controller
2006 2955RL
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09-11-2006, 01:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Ore City Texas
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #2224
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I will just agree with the others and add that I installed the Prodigy myself on my Duramax by ordering the appropriate harness. No problem whatsoever, and it is working great even after my rewiring (see my "True Confession" thread.)
David and Shirley -- East Texas
2955 RL Montana
Chevrolet Duramax 2500 Allison Trans
http://www.dwilliamson.com/mont.jpg
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09-11-2006, 01:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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We've had other brands - Prodigy is the best and easiest to use in our opinion.
Happy trails.......................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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09-11-2006, 01:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,695
M.O.C. #5751
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Prodigy here too. It will come with a harness that will mate to the harness that came from GM. Cheapest I've found ($100 + shipping): http://rvwholesalers.com/
Bert and Betty
Fort Smith, AR
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
2007 Montana 3400RL
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09-11-2006, 03:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: cedar rapids
Posts: 703
M.O.C. #4962
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Brakesmart, Ihave one and would NOT have anything else.
Mickey,Mary and Wilson[the westie]2006 3475 5th wheel 2000 f350 crew cab dually diesel
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09-11-2006, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Well, in my opinion, the best brake controller available is the Ford builtin controller. But since that's not an option for you I'd highly recommend the Prodigy. It's the best of several aftermarket controllers I've used. It's pretty much plug and play. Easy to connect. Once you have the settings right, forget it and just go. No changing the settings when the brakes get warmer, etc. Set it and forget it. And it is relatively smooth and works in reverse, too.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'07 3400RL
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
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09-11-2006, 06:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I have been very happy with my Tekonsha Voyager brake controller. I suggest you take a look at them and see what you think.
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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09-12-2006, 01:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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Prodigy. Prodigy.
Good friends are like stars.....You can't always see them, but you know they are there.
Bill and Ann
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
2004 3670RL Big Sky
2003 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4 Short Bed
20K.Reece Hitch
Duramax/Allison
Prodigy Controller
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09-12-2006, 01:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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I went with Jordan because it is mechanically connected to your brake peddle instead of a velocity sensing device. I know Prodigy is great so you should not go bad with that one.
If I did it again I would look at Brake-smart or Jordan.
Good luck and tow safe.
John, Master Sergeant USMC/RET 66-86 2651 Kohl's Pictures
03 Ram 3500, 4x4, 6 spd, 3.73, Jacobs exhaust brake, Jordan Controler, Line-X bed liner, Taylor Wing boxes, Xtang Black Max tonneau cover, Kenwood D-700, APRS KO4A-13 Where are the Kohl"s?
02 3295RK Big Sky, dual air, 3.5KW generator, IC 706 Mk II G, Kenwood TMV-7A
Rig stored in NY, waiting July 07 return from working in Australia
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09-12-2006, 04:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Lisbon
Posts: 175
M.O.C. #1316
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After my study went with Jordan - Check them out. Very satisfied with the Jordan 2020.
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