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I went wireless. Search terms "tekonsha prodigy rf"

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Mine's a '13. But all I did was relocate the remote from the Touareg to the Cayenne. Once they're paired, they're paired for life - and can be moved between vehicles and trailers. Drill down with my search terms. The pairing technique for VAG/Porsche vehicles is a matter of forum record

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I use the prodigy rf also. I couldn't pair it with the Cayenne, but I took it to my local trailer store, they paired it with their dodge ram, then I plugged it in the cayenne and it was fully functional. Its just the initial pairing that is an issue, and if you use another truck to do that, it is no issue.

Since we got the cayenne, I also bought a Nissan frontier for a daily driver and occasionally tow the race car with it (who knew that the 15000 miles we drove per year with the Tahoe and expedition would be way insufficient on the CD!, already at 13000 in 9 months). But, the point is, I just take the controller and swap it between vehicles whenever I use one or the other to tow.

 

I also use the Prodigy RF on my 2013 CD but as noted had to have it paired with another vehicle (F-250) but once paired works great. If you are only using one trailer, it's the way to go.

Additionally I wired up a harness and connector for a Prodigy P3 for times I tow a trailer w/out the RF. As for mounting location I ended up placing the P3 mounting bracket under the dash to the right of the steering wheel close to the center console wall (but still able to slide the P3 into its craddle) and as far back as possible but not too far as to interfer with my right leg/knee. It is still visible and usable to make adjustments while towing. I had contemplated the left side under the dash but found the right side to be less noticeable and a bit more out of the way. By the way, assuming 2014 is similar to 2013 you will need to get a couple VW parts (wires and connector). Try searching "brake controller" in the forum and you should find the parts you need. It is an easy DIY to make and connect the controller wiring harness if you are so inclined.

 

My trailer brakes are on the raiser itself and the Trailer compresses when slowing down causing the brakes to engage. I didn't know there were electronic brakes?

 

Clarify please. Are you talking about an inertial braking system?

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Yes, my trailer for my boat has its own internal braking system. Nothing electronic to hook up to the car

 

Correct. Two common types of trailer brakes are electric and surge. Electric brakes require a brake controller and are typically used on trailers capable of larger loads, although some surge brakes are still on a few larger trailers as well. Both work but the electric brakes have more ways to adjust for load weights and stopping distance.