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Title: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: Punx Clever on April 11, 2010, 04:19:32 PM Picking up a new trailer for the duc tomorrow... need advice on a brake controller.
Truck is a 2006 GMC sierra half ton with the towing package. Already have all the wiring in place for a brake controller. Just need the unit itself. Trailer is a Pace American Outback 7x14 cargo trailer with dual axles. Max GVR is about 7000# So, advice? Suggestions? Previous experience? I don't suspect the higher end models will brake the bank (about $150 or so right?), so the full range is fair game. Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: muskrat on April 11, 2010, 05:13:48 PM I honestly don't think you'll need one for the Duc. I towed a 3,000 lbs trailer with my Z71 with two full dressers with no stopping issues - if you plan ahead. :)
Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: Punx Clever on April 12, 2010, 12:36:05 AM Duc's home will at some point be a mobile shop with tool chests and work bench. meanwhile, it will be used to move the rest of my stuff (see: junk) whenever a new set of orders pops up.
Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: hcomp on April 12, 2010, 12:41:19 AM I've used an off the shelf U-haul brake controller for towing roughly the same trailer specs but add a car (not bike). It has worked perfect for years.
Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: Qfactor on April 12, 2010, 03:58:29 AM prodigy something something something
http://www.tekonsha.com/product/details.asp?ProdID=90185&cat=1435 (http://www.tekonsha.com/product/details.asp?ProdID=90185&cat=1435) from pplmotorhomes.com for good price and great service. Q [wine] Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: muskrat on April 12, 2010, 07:35:50 AM each bike weighed in at over 800 lbs plus trailer. unless you're doing a lot of "hill" driving I've rarely had a need to use them under 5,000 lbs. BUT it's cheap insurance and I too have had good luck with the Uhaul version.
Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: Punx Clever on April 12, 2010, 12:04:57 PM And i have the trailer!
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs483.ash1/26461_965316246478_13735265_52633611_7273384_n.jpg) As for brake controls, looking at these now: http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/tekonsha-p3-brake-control.htm (http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/tekonsha-p3-brake-control.htm) http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/hayes-g2-brake-control.htm (http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-hitches/hayes-g2-brake-control.htm) Title: Re: Trailer Brake Controller Post by: JEFF_H on April 12, 2010, 01:05:15 PM i got one that is electronic so it doesnt have to be manually calibrated.
i was always messing with the old one not knowing what setting to use. |