Just an FYI for those considering a Prodigy. I bought mine at http://www.brakecontroller.com/ where they also have a direct plug in adapter available for different vehicles. No wiring required at all. Just plug it in at each end. Worth the $12 as far as I'm concerned.

 

That place is kind of pricey. You can go HERE and get it for about $20 cheaper on the Prodigy.....and about $3 cheaper on the harness....plus free shipping.

 

Or you could go here and buy it for $82.99. Prodigy

If the link doesn't come up, go to Amazon.com, then auctions, then under search, type in "Prodigy", scroll down and you will find them.

 

Or you could go to Ebay and get one for $53.79 with a harness for an 03 Dodge.

 

Okay....not really. I just didn't want to be out done.

 

Not trying to out do anybody. Just passing on a great buy, someone will appreciate it.

 

Come on Bob. We're men. We're SUPPOSED to try and out do each other.

 

You WON!

 

Bob, it's not much fun if you're not trying.

 

OK. You guys have done a great job explaining how that Prodigy works but I'm still confused how the Jordan works. I know that there is something connected to the brake pedal to sense brake pressure but what is it? How is it connected and does it require that the controller be mounted in a specific spot?

Thanks for all the great info (among all that pokin and jabbin!)

 

There are a slug of posts on this subject - - a search will give you a lot more than I will.

In short, the Jordan uses a small wire attached to a bracket up high on your brake pedal. This wire runs thru a sheath to the controller. As depress the pedal, the wire relays this information to the controller and applies the brakes in proportion to the braking of the truck. There is no initial surge as in the Prodigy, there is no delay - - the brakes are applied in the same amount as the truck. The maximum braking is set by you when checking the controller at hookup. You will learn, as with Prodigy, what setting works best under the particular conditions.

The Jordan monitors the current being drawn by your braking circuit giving you a constant check on the condition of the wiring and magnets or your towed vehicle. Mounting the controller - - you can mount it within reason anywhere decently close to the brake pedal, but the best, and seamingly most consistent, results are mounting it pretty much in line with the controller. Mine is mounted on the knee bolster in line with the pedal. This gives me easy access to see the current and to reach it in an emergency. And, it is easily mounted on the adjustable pedal option.

Hope that helps. Do a search for more info. Most all of us that have used both have stuck with the Jordan.

Bob

 

Yeah, that helps a lot. Thanks. I'm getting the adjustable pedals and was wondering if that will matter. Apparently it doesn't but if the pedals are moving back/forth how would that NOT affect the pre-set cable length between the controller and brake pedal?

Also, can the Jordan differentiate between a fairly hard stop (the kind we usually do in stop/go city traffic and an ALL-OUT panic stop? It seems to me there won't be much difference in pedal movement but maybe the Jordan is sensitive enough.

Thanks again.

 

The Jordan wire is mounted with a collar on the servo cylinder. The cylinder does not move when the pedals are adjusted, but it does when the pedal is depressed. It works extremely well. As stated, the harder you press the brake pedal, the harder the brakes are activated on the trailer. Trailer brakes are directly proportional to how far down the pedal is pressed. Very slick - - very smooth.