tekonsha electric brake controller

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 17:07

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warthog

hi, we're down in melb doing the relly run for christmas and decided to buy a camper trailer whilst down here. I am wondering if anyone could tell me where to buy a tekonsha (voyager i believe) brake controller in melb. I have been told they go for about $140.
Cheers.

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Reply By: Keith from Tambo Campers - Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 18:43

Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 18:43

Hi Warthog

Apart from our offroad camper, we sell a few bits and pieces. We have on special Tekonsha Prodigy (digital screen) for $170.

Regards

Keith

our email if you want to know more is info@tambocampers.com.au

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Follow Up By: warthog - Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 21:32

Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 21:32

Thanks Keith, I have sent an e-mail.

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Reply By: Member - Robert (WA) - Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 22:01

Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 22:01

I have a Tekonsha Prodigy on my landcruiser towing a 20 ft van and it works realy good it is the best way to go

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Robert

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Follow Up By: warthog - Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 22:31

Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 22:31

Thanks mate.

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Follow Up By: Noosa Bushtrackers - Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 13:11

Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 13:11

We had a Techonsha Voyager in our 100 Series, but when we got the F250 had a Techonsha Prodigy fitted. We tow a 21ft Bushtracker caravan.

The digital technology of the Prodigy is so far ahead of the Voyager that it is a wonder they still sell any Voager models.

Definitely go for the Prodigy. The price above is very good too. We paid $325 not fitted 3 years ago when they were new.

Brian
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Follow Up By: warthog - Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 17:57

Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 17:57

Thanks Brian, I haven't used any electric brake controllers before but had heard pendullum models were better, appreciate your comparison.

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Reply By: Patrick - Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 21:20

Sunday, Dec 12, 2004 at 21:20

Wathog,

I have just had a tekomsha unit fitted to my Patrol and recieved a warning from my trusted brake specialist about its fitting. Even though it is tempting to save money and fit it yourself it is not worth the problem of the alternator burning it out due to you not being fully conversant with electrics. I paid the extra and I'm glad I did because a guy who bought one at the same time and you guessed it....burnt it out when fitting and it had to be sent away for repairs at his cost $$$$$.

Forwarned is forarmed.

Cheers,

Patrick

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Reply By: Member - Gary W (VIC) - Monday, Dec 13, 2004 at 14:02

Monday, Dec 13, 2004 at 14:02

I have the Prodigy on my LC100 for teh camper trailer. Its an excellent controller.
I had mine sent from Qld though so can't help with a local supplier other that those menthoined above. BTW $170.00 is good value for a Prodigy.

Gaz

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