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Topic: Hello
Posted By: Newbie
Subject: Hello
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2013 at 9:29pm
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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. ------------- Rp177 2013 grand caravan |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2013 at 10:20pm
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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 ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 9:10am
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Yes you absolutely need a brake controller. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 11:39am
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Welcome! Both of those items can be found online or through any well-stocked RV dealership. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:13pm
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My understanding is that if the trailer weighs 1500lbs. or more, a brake controller is required. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:20pm
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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.------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:26pm
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This is the link to check on your towing requirements.
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/.../recvehtowguide.pd...Hope - www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/.../recvehtowguide.pd...Hope this answers your question.
Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:52pm
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Welcome. Many here recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy line of brake controllers. I won't use anything else. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Newbie
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 7:12pm
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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. ------------- Rp177 2013 grand caravan |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 7:51pm
Bob, If this isn`t one of the places to ask such a ? They sure got the right answeres LOL Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |