Tekonsha

Tekonsha: Decades of Towing Safety Innovation

Tekonsha has been synonymous with towing safety since 1964, when the Tekonsha Engineering Company first opened its doors in rural Tekonsha, Michigan. What began as a modest manufacturer of RV steps and mirrors evolved rapidly into one of the most trusted names in the towing industry. By the 1970s, the company had already established itself as a leader in electric brake controls, and by the 1990s it had introduced a full line of sophisticated inertial brake controllers that set new benchmarks for the category.

Today, Tekonsha is recognized as the industry leader and innovator in electric trailer brake controls and breakaway systems. The brand's core strength lies in its trailer brake controllers — a carefully curated lineup that spans both proportional and time-delayed units to suit any towing need. Proportional controllers like the flagship Prodigy P3® use an internal inertia sensor to deliver smooth, responsive braking that mirrors exactly how hard you press the tow vehicle's pedal. The Prodigy P3 even stores up to five different trailer or driver braking preferences, making it ideal for households that tow multiple trailers. For those seeking wireless convenience, the Prodigy RF® communicates wirelessly to the trailer and mounts a sensor directly to the trailer tongue — no under-dash wiring required.

Beyond the brake controller itself, a complete towing electrical system requires reliable supporting components. Tekonsha has invested decades in researching and developing the highest-performing trailering electrical products, and now offers some of the broadest coverage of any manufacturer in the marketplace. Their engine wiring harnesses are custom-engineered Plug & Play solutions designed to mate seamlessly with Tekonsha brake controllers, eliminating the need for cutting or splicing into factory wiring. These vehicle-specific harnesses work directly with OEM connectors to make installation clean and straightforward.

Once the brake controller is wired in, connecting the trailer itself is the next critical step — and Tekonsha's trailer tow harnesses make that process equally painless. The T-One® T-Connector line plugs directly into a vehicle's existing taillight circuit without cutting or splicing, with weather-proof construction built to withstand the elements across thousands of miles. Custom designs are available to fit hundreds of specific vehicle makes and models, from Jeep Wranglers to Toyota Highlanders and Subaru Outbacks.

For installations that require switching or relay functionality in the braking circuit, Tekonsha's electronic brake control relays and brake control wiring kits round out a complete, integrated towing electrical system. All Tekonsha products are rigorously tested to meet — and frequently exceed — the highest industry standards, so every tow is backed by the same engineering confidence that has defined the brand for over half a century.

Why Tekonsha?

• Over 60 years of dedicated towing safety engineering
• Proportional and time-delayed brake controller options for every towing scenario
• Plug & Play vehicle-specific harnesses eliminate guesswork at installation
• Patented inertia sensor technology for smooth, predictable stopping at all speeds
• Broad vehicle coverage spanning domestic and import makes and models
• Products tested to meet or exceed industry safety standards