Electric brakes
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Topic: Electric brakes
Posted By: Idaklee
Subject: Electric brakes
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:26am
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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?? ------------- Marcia from MN 13 177 R Pod 06 Dodge Grand Caravan Max, Gracie & Greta |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:00pm
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Yes, the pod has electric brakes. What you are going to have done is a "Brake Controller" installed.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:38pm
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And a 7 pin connector. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Idaklee
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:39pm
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Ok, thanks! Learning, learning here.......
------------- Marcia from MN 13 177 R Pod 06 Dodge Grand Caravan Max, Gracie & Greta |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 8:41pm
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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 ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Idaklee
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:23pm
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Will do, thanks! ------------- Marcia from MN 13 177 R Pod 06 Dodge Grand Caravan Max, Gracie & Greta |