Picked up my 2011 4500 CC Laramie today

[PLefever]

Really excited to be rid of that godawful ford f450. After reading some of the threads I ordered the truck with the brake controller deleted, but am looking for some feedback on where to mount the controller, I have the bucket seats with console and didn't realize space is at a premium, going to use the new prodigy p2



thanks

 

[stick]

I mounted mine below the steering wheel, just above the latch for the hood release. Hasn't been in the way yet.



Stick

 

[Matt400]

going to use the new prodigy p2

Sweet truck but with what you spent on the truck seems like you would go for this controller

 

[WMoroni]

Does your truck have the switches for the auxilary power? My 3500 C&C Laramie has the heated seats, steering wheel, etc. . No room for the 4 auxilary power switchs. All the wires are there behind the dash and under the hood, just no switches to work them.

 

[HBarlow]

Congratulations on your new truck and for joining the club of happy owners of reliable trucks. Your bad memories of the lousy Furd will eventually fade into the past.

I agree with Matt400 above. I preach the same gospel. For a few more dollars you could install a real brake controller that will allow you to directly control trailer braking with your right foot for precise, modulated, controlled trailer braking every stop. A BrakeSmart will allow you to forget about trailer brakes and trailer brake controllers.

On edit:

Ooops. I misspoke. I own a BrakeSmart controller and swear by it so automatically wrote BrakeSmart above. From what I've heard it is no longer possible to buy a new BrakeSmart. The current pressure sensing product now offered is the MaxBrake which works on the same principle and is apparently identical in function.

 

[RVTRKN]

Why spend all that money and then buy a second rate brake controller. My C&C has the Brake Smart controller and the 04. 5 my brother got from me, has the prodigy controller. The Brake Smart is so much better, and after spending a lot of CASH to buy the C&C, I 'm glad I didn't get cheap on the controller. I located my controller just to the right of under the steering wheel, so I could see it but be out of the way of the hood latch. On the 04. 5, I located it directly under the steering wheel but I could not see it. I don't know what the interior is like on the 2011 but I'm sure its close to the same.

 

[PLefever]

I appreciate the input, honestly I had read a bit about the brakesmart but have OEM access to the prodigy so was just taking the easy way out. A couple thoughts one I change weights all the time so I like the pressure activated, also the compact size may fit in the center console where the shifter would be for a 1500 is a pretty good sized tray, so would have really good access, no knee kicks.



thanks

 

[seafish]

Congrats on your truck!!! Post pics when you can.



FYI, my BrakeSmart controller is mounted in the center cubby of my 2005--



it's easy to reach and adjust if necessary and NO knee punches either!!!



Here is a pic if interested...



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/2148502-post48.html

 

[Grizzly]

I totally agree with all the above posters, get the MaxBrake. You won't regrate it. I have the BrakeSmart, which is the same pressure sensing concept as the MaxBrake.



george

 

[RVTRKN]

I appreciate the input, honestly I had read a bit about the brakesmart but have OEM access to the prodigy so was just taking the easy way out. A couple thoughts one I change weights all the time so I like the pressure activated, also the compact size may fit in the center console where the shifter would be for a 1500 is a pretty good sized tray, so would have really good access, no knee kicks.



thanks

Never hit it, I think I was smarter the second time around, then where I located the Prodigy. Also I'm sorry for not congratulating you on your 4500 purchase, please post pics, I think they are a lot sharper looking then the third gens after seeing them on the road.