Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control , silver, Single

Updated for 2017... See below.Consider this... The combine cost of your tow vehicle and trailer... The combine weight of your tow vehicle and trailer... The fact that your trailer may well weigh more than your tow vehicle... And that moron that just jumped in your lane then slammed on his brakes... This is NOT the time to think to yourself, "maybe I should've gotten a better brake controller." Seriously, when the difference in cost is under $100, is it really not worth buying the best?I've used the Tekonsha P3 for two and half years now and I have nothing but praises to sing! Features, user friendliness, and results! This unit has it all. First lets talk about the mechanism. It uses a digital G-Sensor as apposed to a physical pendulem. Why is this a benifit? Because there are no downhill issues that you see with the physical and analog type sensors. Prior to digial sensors, the downhill slope would throw off the pendulem and the brake controller either would send a weaker current to the brakes or none at all. Some people have questioned the reliablity of digital sensors. But with more than 10 years of full production digital units, complaints are actaully less than the older analog units. Consider this as well, the sensor is not only quicker but more accurate as well, hard to soft braking is much safer now. How does it work? Just like any other accelerometor...it senses the volume deceleration and then computes an appropriate voltage and current to send to the trailer brakes based on a percentage of the user's max output setting.Let's talk interface. A four button face with a roughly 1.5" LCD display plus a belly mounted manual switch. With no brakes connected, this unit will dispay the default "Tekonsha Screen". Once brakes are connected via the trailer plug, the unit will display the "Tow Screen". It has a large two/three read out that displays 0.0 as a default. While sitting still and once brake pressure is applied it will jump to approximately 10% of the max set output, after 3 seconds of being stationary it will move up to 25% power. This is designed to "hold" the trailer if stopped on an incline or decline. Setting the max brake power is a snap with the two "Up" and "Down" buttons on the left side of the face. The value moves up and down by 0.1 increments and quite quickly if you hold the button down. The last two buttons are "boost" and "page" which I will discuss when I talk features. The last button is the manual brake override. This bottom mounted spring loaded slider switch will manually add braking power to the trailer brakes (up to the user set max) even without depressing the vehicles brake peddle. This is a standard feature on all brake contorllers, but I wanted anyone looking for their first brake controller to understand what this was. Lastly, is the warning screen. It's a deep red screen with a trailer and a "no" sign. This indicates that the controller which had previously sensed brakes connected no longer can sense them. Generally an indication of a poor trailer connection at the wiring harness or a problem with the brakes themsleves.Let's talk features. I've mentioned the "Boost" button, but what is it? There are 4 levels of boost for trailer brakes. Off, LV. 1, LV. 2, & LV. 3. Boost adds a brief (fraction of a second) burst to the trailer brakes which slows the trailer slightly more than the normal pressure would and keeps it from bumping or pushing the tow vehicle when brake pressure is initailly applied. Very important if as many are these days, your trailer weighs more than your tow vehicle. After the burst it returns the voltage and current to the G-sensors reccomended output. There isn't a real scientific method for figuring what you need to use. The picture on the home screen shows LV1 as small trailer, 2 as a med tailer, and 3 as a large trailer. My trailer is a 6K lb. TT and I just leave it on the default LV. 1 boost. Everytime the units is powered it returned to the default LV. 1. The unit will power down after 15 mins with no trailer connected AND no input from the brake signal wire. The "Page" button will take you to a second screen that you navigate with the "up", "down", and "Boost" (now "enter") buttons. This sceen has some cool features as some useful features. "Backlight" allows you to brighten or dim the brightness of the display. "Color" lets you set the color of the display. (Yeah I know, unessesary, but cool) The default color is "White" which is more of a light blue. There's also Magenta, Orange, Dk Blue, Violet, Lt. Green, and Dk. Green. Red is not availible as it's reserved as a warning color for the "no trailer connection" warning screen. Back to the page screen. There's also a VERY USEFUL troubleshooting screen. It lets you view diagnostics on the fly and over the road that can give you four digit readouts of battery voltage, stoplight (brake input signal) voltage, brake voltage, and brake current. This screen alone is worth the cost of this brake controller! When you first connect your tailer do some tests and record the max input you set, the output under normal braking conditions, as well as the brake voltage and amperage. If down the line you get the feeling the brakes aren't working properly, you can re-run this test and see if it's an electrical problem or not. Finally when your done, pressing the page button will return you to the "tow screen."Installation. A snap for anyone that has a factory tow package. Tekonsha offers plug and play wiring harnesses that plug into most make and model years of trucks. If you have to have it installed or choose to install it yourself as I did, it can be challenging. But it's a simple four wire hookup. A 12V input from the battery (running thru a 30A auto reset breaker NOT a fuse), an output to the brake pin of your 6 or 7-way trailer connector, a stoplight input running to your vehicle's stoplight switch behind the brake peddle, and lastly a frame ground. The mount can be a little challenging to install because of the akward access to the screws, but it can be mounted at nearly any angle other than strait up or down and provided the face is facing a close to directly rearward as possible.All in all, this is probably the most important review I've ever done. This controller will save you grief and keep you and your vehicle safe. Make sure for your safety, your families safety, and the safety of all those on the road you buy the brake controller that does it's job the best. Buy the Tekonsha P3.---2017 UpdateTwo years ago I droped my original P3 and cracked the screen. I decided to replace it no knowing if the internals might have been damaged. I don't feel the P3 is fragile. The drop was an unforgiving freak bounce off my steel hitch and concrete. There are minor firmware differences between the 2009 model I had and the 2015 model I'm using.The boot screen shows a P3 logo which is new. The diagnostics screen showing system voltages shows only tenth volt increments which used to be hundreths. But I can live without that.Fuctionally they are the same and in my opinion still the best add on brake controller on the market. Propietary controllers and built in vehicle units may have it beat these days but I'll stick with my P3 until those in dash units are standard equipment.One note. After years of use, the P3 does have an occasional quark. Sometimes when going down hill the brake power applied will be greater than on a flat road. (This has happened a couple of times on level roads as well but only rarely.) As you let off the brake the trailer will brake slightly heavier than the tow vehicle and when brake signal ceases the vehicle will jerk a bit as the trailer stops braking. The solution is to turn off the boost mode. But I caution drivers to turn this back on as soon as they're back on level surfaces. This is a safety feature to keep the trailer from pushing against the tow vehicle and thus not to loose control when braking. It promotes overall better braking performance and decreases the likelihood of jack-knifing.After 8 years I'm still happy to put my faith and my family's safety in the Tekonsha P3.

The Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control is a game-changer for towing enthusiasts, offering ultimate control and safety when towing trailers or heavy loads. With its advanced technology, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance, this electronic brake control has far surpassed my expectations, providing unmatched towing experience and peace of mind on the road.The standout feature of the Tekonsha 90195 P3 is its advanced proportional braking technology. The system automatically adjusts the brake pressure based on the vehicle's deceleration, providing smooth and consistent braking, even in different driving conditions.The large and easy-to-read LCD display offers clear and intuitive information, allowing for quick adjustments and monitoring of brake settings.The unique boost feature allows for customized braking intensity, ensuring optimal braking performance for various trailer loads.The Tekonsha 90195 P3 is compatible with a wide range of trailers and tow vehicles, making it versatile and suitable for various towing setups.The integrated diagnostics feature provides real-time feedback on brake performance and system health, enhancing safety and reliability on the road.Installation and setup are straightforward, and the included mounting bracket and hardware make the process hassle-free.In conclusion, the Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control is a must-have accessory for anyone involved in towing trailers or heavy loads. Its advanced technology, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance make it the ultimate choice for controlling and ensuring the safety of your towing experience. If you're looking for a high-quality electronic brake control that offers precise and proportional braking, the Tekonsha 90195 P3 is the perfect option. I highly recommend this brake control for its outstanding performance and the peace of mind it brings to my towing adventures!

this P3 Tekonsha is worth the extra money over the cheaper models. easy installing, works wonderfully and easily configured. installs in any position and self leveling sensors mean if you bump it nothing will get messed up and hills will not cause problems. installed in a 2010 Ford F150 using the separately offered plug-in pigtail wiring harness.

Buen producto

A very good product which comes with lot of features, e.g. the color of the display is adjustable, therefore i could adjust the color of the display to match my cockpit lighting.It is a more expensive product and i might could have it done cheaper, but it matched my pick up and it was very easy to install. Another feature which might be important for someone who has to pull several trailers is that you can save up 6 different trailers.You adjust it to the trailer you are pulling and save it. If you have to switch trailers you adjust it to the 2nd trailer and save it. And now it comes....if you have to switch back to the first trailer you don't have to adjust it again. Just press the button and find e. g. trailer one....you can do this up to 4 or 6 trailers, (cant remember how many). That's very convenient.I like this product.

Performed as expected.

良い商品でした。また機会があればよろしくお願いします

Muy buen producto