Hoss,
Sorry about the delay - - been off in the fiver having fun.

The Jordan plugs into the harness just like the Prodigy. The main difference in wiring is Jordan does not use the wire monitoring the brake lights - - it is not activated by the brake lights. So, if you happen to set your foot on the brake pedal getting ready to brake and happen to go down far enough to activate the lights, the Prodigy hits the initial brake sequence. As for the wire, the bracket is to be mounted way up high on the brake pedal - - I have size 12's and have never hit it. After Jordan got the bracket designed for the adjustable pedals, my bracket is way up on the servo. The difference in time as previously mentioned is as long as it takes to mount a bracket and the clip for the wire. You will spend a few minutes tweaking the tension on the wire sheath for smoother braking.

After using both controllers, there is no way I would go back even if Jordan cost twice as much as a Prodigy. My only complaint is I wish the adjusting control were just a little larger.

Bob

Disclaimer: I do NOT have any stock in Jordan.

 

Bob, honestly, I was leaning towards the Jordan even though it sounds a bit more complicated to install. Then I read that thread about cables sticking and needing constant adjustment and now I'm not so sure. I think either one would probably work for me....considering I'll only be pulling about once a month. However, I just like the way the Jordan is designed to work better. I just don't want to be making constant adjustments.

Hmmmm.....what to do....

By the way, you're not allowed to have fun without asking first.

 

Since when did someone elect you to be my mother? I like having fun, mother.

I think there is some confusion here. The only adjustment to the installation of the Jordan is one of the wire sheath. This adjusts where in the pedal depression the trailer brakes start to apply. I have mine set to start applying just before the truck. You really have to think about it to even notice it. And, it does not hit with a surge. It applies in such a way that if feels like it is all happening together. Once the install is done, the only adjustment is the main current controller. Jordan monitors current, Prodigy tells you voltage. Voltage does not let you know if your magnets and the associated wiring are working - - current does. Prodigy takes two adjustments - - one is the surge voltage, the other is the application voltage.

When I hook up, I check my magnets for current to check my brake circuits (mine draws 12.4 amps). If I see that, I know all magnets are working. I then set my driving current which is normally around 7.9 amps. I vary that according to whether on the highway or in the city. I will also vary it if on slick roads. That is the only adjustment once installed.

I am quite impressed with the Jordan, as you can tell. It operates quite a bit different than Prodigy. I have had my Prodigy get me into some rather scarry circumstances on slick roads. I do not like inspecting the graphics on the side of my fiver from the driver's seat when I am supposed to be stopping in a straight line - - that was my experience on two occassions with the Prodigy. Luckily we got straightened back out without killing someone.

You have a good point in that the Prodigy can be switched between vehicles fairly easily if that is major plus for you. For normal towing and for smaller trailers, the Prodigy will perform fine. You hit the road with big loads like Haulin in Dixie and you will appreciate the Jordan.

 

Hoss I believe that you should get your selling dealer to install your brake controller. That way when you have a failure with the scotch locks that they first installed for your trailering package you will have a warranty. Heck your first post said you didn't have any time right??
If you had the sales dept pay for the harness work I would be very very surprised if they paid the service dept to have it done properly. Safe towing.

 

Bob, if I were towing heavy loads on a regular basis I'd go with the Jordan without a doubt. With that said, since safety should be the main factor, maybe I just answered my own question about which one to get.

Spots, I'm not normally one to pay someone to do something that I can do myself. From what I understand, everything is already on the truck whether you have the trailer tow package or not....it's just not hooked up. Am I wrong?

 

How much for the wiring harness? Prodigy, it appears to be just the controller on the amazon link.

 

This place has them for $8.99.

http://www.rjays.com/Tekonsha/prodigy-01.htm

 

Do it this way Hoss. Climb under there and see if the wiring is there. Or if it is tapped into your existing ccts. Did they put relays in?? Is the plug there for the brake controller???? Call them up, ask them how much to put a brake controller in (you do have the trailer package RIGHT???) and let them to it. Bwhaaaahaaaahaaa!!!!!!