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DoubleX
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• Colmar, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/3/2005 |
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 Posted:3/13/2005 07:43 |
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OK, I bought an '05 Excursion, Towing package and all that...how come the Super Duties get the brake controller and we don't.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/superduty/
Which brings up my next question, what brake controller do you use? |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:3/13/2005 09:37 |
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I believe the thinking of Ford is that the Excursion doesn't needed due to it's upcoming exit from the vehicle lineup thus why support it for a 1-2 year production 
Many Excursion owners I know of use Tekonsha Prodigy which I'd use based on the positive feedback given for the product 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Sheboyganjohn
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 3/14/2005 |
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Posted:3/14/2005 19:28 |
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I am sitting on a Jordan for my unit. I have yet to install it since I just got the x two days ago. Go to RV.net for answers to just about any possible towing question you might have.
2001 7.3 PSD 4WD X.
Rancho 9000X all the way around with rear Hellwig
Pyro, tranny, and boost overhead gauges
Predator programmer.
Magnaflow 3 1/2" down pipe 4"back T-409 SS (waiting on install) |
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85MH325
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• Eastern, IA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/20/2004 |
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Posted:3/15/2005 06:08 |
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I bought a Tekonsha Voyager for another truck several years ago (it was the top of the line then) and ended up not installing it. When we bought our RV trailer two years ago, and then bought the Excursion, I had it installed. It's an excellent 'manual' controller, and works well with my tri-axle Airstream 34'.
Last year, I outfitted my Toyota pickup to tow a 17' fiberglass camper. I had a Prodigy computerized controller installed in that, and I've be very happy with it. If I weren't so frugal, I'd buy another and replace the Voyager... not because the Voyager doesn't do an adequate job, I'm just that much more impressed with the Prodigy's response.
Folks on AirstreamForums.com rave about the Jordan as well. It's probably the only controller out there that gives a true linear braking response in proportion to pedal depression. Just remember, regardless of which controller you buy, that you want to set your controller up to apply your trailer brakes just slightly before your Excursion brakes activate.
So, for ease of installation and computerization I guess the Prodigy gets the nod. For linear response and manual control, the Jordan is probably the way to go.
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gawent
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/2/2005 |
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Posted:3/16/2005 11:55 |
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Could be hearsay or rumor, but I have heard that the Tow Command system in the 05 Super Duties is actually produced by Tekonsha and based on the Prodigy. I have heard this on the rv.net forums. I have read enough good things about the Prodigy though to make me buy one (which I did today). The hearsay of Tekonsha producing the Tow Command for Ford SD's was just icing on the cake for me. Has anyone else heard this?
2004 X Limited 6.0 PSD 4x4 - Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway, Timbren Rear Load Boosters, ISSPro Guages: Tranny, Boost, Pyro A-Pilar Mounted, Prodigy Brake Controller, Hensley Arrow Hitch System, PSD Badges
17,400 lbs. of CAT certified combined weight rollin' down the road in style!
1997 Exploder XLT 4x2 V6 DOHC (going, going,...) |
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