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    Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:26am
Going to have electric brakes installed in my van. Newbie question: mechanic asked me if my R pod was equipped for electric brakes. I said, I think so. Hope I'm right! Am I??
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:00pm
Yes, the pod has electric brakes. What you are going to have done is a "Brake Controller" installed.
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Posts: 4508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:38pm
And a 7 pin connector.
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Posts: 46 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:39pm
Ok, thanks! Learning, learning here.......
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 8:41pm
Make sure they install 10 or 8 gauge wire on the +12 charge line from the van's battery back to the 7-pin connector (Bargeman).  Usually you get 12 gauge and it just isn't big enough.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 46 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:23pm
Will do, thanks!
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