[A/S] Re: Adjusting Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controler

["trinary_man" <trinary_man@xxxxxxxxx>]

Oddly enough, I just purchased and installed my Prodigy today.

I assume when you write "get the truck and trailer up to a speed of 
25 miles/hour and step hard on the brakes" you're not stepping on the 
brake pedal, correct?  If I read the instructions correctly you're 
supposed to actuate the manual lever during the adjustment phase.

[Just ran out to the truck to retrieve the instructions]

I'll post the adjustment instructions for the benefit of all who have 
misplaced their manual :)

1.  Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2.  With engine running hold manual full left and set Power Knob to 
indicate 6 volts.
3.  Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level **paved** surface at 
25 mpg and apply **manual knob**.
If trailer brakes lock up:  Turn power down using power knob.
If braking was not sufficient:  Turn power up using power knob.
4.  Repeat Step 3 until power has been set to a point just below 
wheel lock up or at a sufficient force as to achieve maximum braking 
power.
5.  Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed stops to check the 
power setting.  Trailer braking is initiated and terminated via the 
stoplight switch.  When the brake pedal is released, trailer braking 
will cease.

I added a couple of ** to emphasize some of the key points.

Hope this helps, I'll be testing it on a horse trailer and the '65 
Safari tomorrow.

Regards,

Jason