R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Introduce Yourself
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: TV brake controller compatibility
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedTV brake controller compatibility
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12
Author
Message
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: TV brake controller compatibility
    Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 1:27pm
Originally posted by Sleepless

Most state laws require operational brakes on trailers over 1500 pounds.  He is right about the truck being able to pull  the trailer without a controller, but he is absolutely wrong about not needing the controller.  Insist on swapping the controller to the Silverado.

Now for a disclaimer.  Does the Silverado towing package include a brake controller?  I am assuming that it does not.

Bob

Yes don't let your dealer con you.  

Bob is 100% right.
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
TrinityTurret View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Sep 2013
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 58 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 1:35pm
Thumbs Up
There's only one way...
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 7:40pm
Originally posted by TrinityTurret

Thanks Bob. The truck comes with wiring, but not a built-in controller. Ours is a Tekonsha Primus IQ 90160.

You will want to keep that brake controller.  With the built-in wiring on the Silverado it is an easy job to move it over.  Chevy used to have a plug under the dash which made the job very easy but when they introduced their own built-in brake controller (an option) they started giving you the bare wires (around 2005 I believe).  Still makes the job easier than it used to be when you had to wire everything yourself.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
SNO4ME View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 28 Sep 2013
Location: NW Wis
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 122 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 8:14pm
Here in Wisconsin we are required to have brakes with a 3000 lb rated Gross trailer weight which would of course include R Pods.
I would really question the credibility of a salesman that told me something like that.  Maybe, possibley it would be legal in your state but I would not go without the brake controller.
Also in my understanding if you have a towing package it should just plug in under the dash.
Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod
(and Brewer too)
2011 RP 177
Back to Top
Keith-N-Dar View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 03 Apr 2011
Location: Mayville, WI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 8:20pm
I think I would go to a different dealer also. That's bad advice to go without trailer brakes.

You might want to consider a truck equipped with a controller from the factory. My F150 has a factory controller and it works extremely well. I am sure the other brands do also.
Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 9:44pm
 
Originally posted by SNO4ME


Also in my understanding if you have a towing package it should just plug in under the dash.

See my post above.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
TrinityTurret View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Sep 2013
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 58 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 11:00pm
We got the Silverado...and it comes with "HD (heavy duty) towing package" (all the specs say it can tow 7,200 pounds---so now we can breathe a sigh of relief after putting the 'bed-in-a-box mattress in the pod, LOL)...dealer will put our brake controller on it :)
There's only one way...
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Oct 2013 at 2:34pm

Good to hear they'll move the brake controller for you.  I hope they aren't charging you, it is literally a 15 minute job.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
coopercdrkey View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 26 Aug 2012
Location: Cedar Key, FL
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 457 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Oct 2013 at 4:55pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Good to hear they'll move the brake controller for you.  I hope they aren't charging you, it is literally a 15 minute job.


Well, it took me about half an hour, but truly is a 15 minute job!
Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz