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Newbie ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Alberta Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
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Newbie here got 2013 rp 177 towing with 2013 grand caravan. Should I have a brake controller. Also does anyone know where I could fnd a single propane cover fo a 30 lb tank.
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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1222 |
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Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy your new camper. Yes you need a brake controller, I think the law is anything over 2,000 lbs. Try amazon.com or Camping World for the propane tank cover. David
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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kymooses ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
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Yes you absolutely need a brake controller.
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P&M ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454 |
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Welcome! Both of those items can be found online or through any well-stocked RV dealership.
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P & M ... and Comet too!
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Camper Bob ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
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My understanding is that if the trailer weighs 1500lbs. or more, a brake controller is required. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Camper Bob ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
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According to towing requirements from your province this is what I have found.
When are Brakes Required on Trailers • If the trailer has a gross laden weight more than 910 kg• If the trailer weighs 50 per cent or more of the towing vehicle If you will Google towing requirements in Ottowa Canada you will have access to their rules and regulations. Each of our states have different requirements, and it would seem to me, this is not the place to ask. Safe Travels. |
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Camper Bob ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
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This is the link to check on your towing requirements.
www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/.../recvehtowguide.pd...Hope this answers your question.
Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Welcome. Many here recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy line of brake controllers. I won't use anything else.
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Newbie ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Alberta Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
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Thanks for all replies getting brake controller installed tomorrow. First camping trip this weekend. Can find lots of double covers no singles.
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Craneman ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387 |
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Bob, If this isn`t one of the places to ask such a ? They sure got the right answeres LOL Moe
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