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Kickstart
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Topic: which r-pod should I buy? Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 11:44pm |
Over the years I've used 3 different Tekonsha controllers--the Voyager, the Primus IQ, and the Prodigy P2. Of the three, I like the Primus IQ the best. It has most of the useful features of the Prodigy, and is easier to keep in adjustment than the Voyager. Things I like better about the IQ than the Prodigy: 1. the IQ is smaller, so takes up less space under your dash, 2. I prefer the manual brake switch in the front of the unit like the IQ, not under the unit like the Primus, and 3. to me the IQ was easier to set up and initially adjust.
Both the IQ and the Prodigy have digital readouts and a boost feature. Either unit will serve you well. Some people like the Voyager, but it is a pretty basic unit, and I thought it was difficult to keep in adjustment, as it has no digital readout, just a red/yellow/green adjustment light.
P/S The Primus has been updated over the past few years to the Primus IQ. Don't get the old Primus, as the IQ is a much better unit--closer to the Prodigy and not the Voyager.
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'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL
'12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 10:39am |
The only problem with the Voyager is it has left the solar system.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 4:32pm |
Half way to the "delta quadrant" by now isn't it? |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 9:32pm |
It is in the Delta Quadrant due to a worm hole. The trick is to come back.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 9:51pm |
Schipper, that sounds like a good price to me, Donna and I paid $11,200.00 for a 2011 RP-172 with R Dome. I think you got a great deal.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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SchipperPod
Groupie Joined: 06 Sep 2013 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 81 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2013 at 10:51pm |
So I did get the P3 installed as my brake controller. For those that have the P3, is it ok to leave it in the car and hooked up all the time? I think someone said the unit continually levels itself and will drain the battery. Is that true? It looks like my installer didn't use the two brackets that came in the box, and it's installed under my center console in my car. I can't figure out how to remove it without actually removing screws. (The installer wasn't there when I picked up my car this afternoon; I can go back on Monday and ask him.) The instructions with the P3 don't talk about whether it can stay plugged in the car continuously. They do say the screen shuts off after 15 minutes, but I don't know if it's continuing to pull from my battery whether the screen is on or not. If someone understands this issue, I'd appreciate the help! Thanks!
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Happy tails and trails!
Teri & Jeff Black Plus 4 Schipperkes: Kodi, Jessie, Maggie & Bear 2014 R-Pod 178 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo |
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Capt. Irk
Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 1:56am |
I just saw your question regarding women podders. I pod by myself - well, sometimes with the dog. My only issue when setting up is minor: I had to purchase a larger, 3-step stool so I can reach to install the RDome. Being 5'2" makes RDome set up a little tricky, but I've got it down to 15-20 minutes by my lonesome. Oh and backing up into campsites. Always hopping out to survey the angles and distance. I'm still learning...
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2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 9:57am |
I hadn't thought about it, but solo backing does present a challenge. The rest is easy. I am sure Dar could set ours up alone if she had to.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 11:04am |
On my last TV I left my Prodigy hooked up all the time and never had a problem with the battery running down, even though it often sat for weeks unused. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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SchipperPod
Groupie Joined: 06 Sep 2013 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 81 |
Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 5:06pm |
So, when podding alone as a woman, how difficult is it to raise/lower the scissor jacks - if that's what they're called? Do you think it's worth using a drill or impact driver? Would I need the extra torque of an impact driver over a drill? There's SO much I don't know yet. Sigh.
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Happy tails and trails!
Teri & Jeff Black Plus 4 Schipperkes: Kodi, Jessie, Maggie & Bear 2014 R-Pod 178 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo |
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