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Just a quick plug for Tekonsha.
I pull a fairly heavy TT toy hauler and wanted better control of the trailer brakes. The old Tekonsha Voyager wasn't cutting the mustard. Upgraded to the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 controller. Huge difference, I had a tough time finding the sweet spot on the Voyager that wasn't either inadequate or too grabby. The P3 provides a much better, smoother braking experience. I got it dialed in quickly and once it's set it applies the brakes smoothly, if I start braking slowly then spike the brakes the P3 increases the braking force applied to the trailer brakes substantially. It works much better than the old Voyager. +1 for modern tech in an older truck.
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I have been looking at doing this for awhile. Currently using a '02 vintage Voyager XP but can't get it dialed in for good highway braking and slow speed jerkiness.
I have been looking at doing this for awhile. Currently using a '02 vintage Voyager XP but can't get it dialed in for good highway braking and slow speed jerkiness.
Exactly the problem I had. Dialed in for the freeway was way too jerky for the back roads, dialed in for backrooms was way too jerky for the campground and not enough for the freeway. I was constantly fiddling the dials and it was never right. The Prodigy really works well for all speeds and the boost setting allows you to easily change the braking force. Without futzing with your initial settings. We'll worth the money.
Just ordered the P3 harness and transferred my P3 over to the Ex yesterday night. Wow that was nice and fast compared to wiring that crap into the 'factory pre-wired' Jeep. Love my P3 ...especially when you have to really get on the brakes!
A good friend of mine has offered this trailer to me for free, just to get it out of his driveway. It is a 97, and has a broken water pipe, roof vent leak, and needs a new mattress (leak drips on the mattress). New tires about 5 years ago. It is about 800 miles for me to pick it up. What say you?
Sounds like a deal if you want one. Replumb it paying attention to the grey/black water tanks. If it was proper winterized or not won't matter and plumbing in that old model should be fairly easy to get to. Assume a complete replumb! Nice find...if you can get it back safely. I just burned a pile of cash which led to me hunting for an Excursion to replace my Grand Cherokee Overland which is too light and short a wheelbase to tow well, so I'd have preferred that. Whats the door jamb dry weight and gvwr and tongue weight? 800 miles on 5 year old tires and questionable brakes however is a big 'NO!' Where is it?
The water leak in the roof would be my concern, the camper might be full of mold.
The tires have been sitting, the roads are hot and I-81 is a long traffic filled highway. I would spend some cash on new tires before hitting the road.
Since it's free, just make sure it's going to be safe to transport. Tires, brakes & lights, no body panels separating, solid frame, etc. When you get it home, check it out carefully for water damage. A leaky roof will kill a camper quickly and if it has one, it probably has more than one.
As was already said, the leak(s) would be my biggest concern as they can kill a trailer. However, if the leak is small or contained to that mattress then it may be a worth while survivor, especially at that price!
I really like some of the features of that trailer like the fully galvanized frame and independent torsion suspension. http://www.dutchmen.com/media/5093/1...lite-eight.pdf
If you do go for it, new tires are pretty much a must. And Twitch is a good egg.
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