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Harry Podder 
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Joined: 20 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
 Topic: Do I need a brake controller?Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 3:54pm |
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I just purchased a 1998 Silverado 1500 with the 5.7 liter motor to replace the 2005 Honda Pilot for towing my 2015 178. The Honda had a brake controller installed, but the Chevy does not...Is it critical to have one installed in the Chevy? I just had the brakes replaced...
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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 4:07pm |
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You should have a brake controller and you will have to install or have installed. The wiring and capability should be there if you have a tow package with a 7 pin trailer connector. I used a Tekonsha P3 on my 2006 chevy, and Google it if it doesn't seem clear. On my 2006 it was plug and play, not sure about a 98, but interweb will tell you.
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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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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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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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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
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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Harry Podder
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Joined: 20 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 4:28pm |
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Thank you guys...Appreciate the help
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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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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
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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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Leo B
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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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