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 Topic: Do I need a brake controller?Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 9:07am |
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+1 If memory serves, in Indiana anything over 1K needs it's own (working) brake system (electric or hydraulic or surge). |
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GlueGuy
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Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2702 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 7:21pm |
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You definitely need a brake controller. Most states require a trailer brake for any trailer over ~~ 3000 lbs. The exact requirement differs slightly from state to state, but the 3000 lb rule is fairly universal.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 6:47pm |
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Definitely want a brake controller for the pod. Here in Vermont, if the trailer has electric brake you have to use them.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:59pm |
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GOOD choice.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Harry Podder
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Joined: 20 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:50pm |
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Our local U-haul dealer just quoted me $245 for a reliance brake controller, wiring and installation.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:39pm |
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Harry, get a brake controller, you and your family will appreciate it. Happy Trails.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Harry Podder
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Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:28pm |
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Thank you guys...Appreciate the help
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furpod
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Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:26pm |
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Most states require that if a trailer has brakes, they must be functional. I can't for a moment think why you wouldn't want working brakes..
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:25pm |
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Another alternative to the Tekonsha P3 is the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount proportional brake controller. It is the one I have and I have been very pleased with it.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:11pm |
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Harry Podder,
Here's info: https://www.etrailer.com/question-24612.html |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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