The camper thread! Pulling, using, equipment, maintenance!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,002
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From: Miami, Fl
1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352)
FAX: 1-888-265-1725 (U.S. Only)
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Closed Sundays
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,096
Likes: 534
From: Rock Hill, SC
Opinions on a good brake controller, please
I need to replace my brake controller, it's an older Tekonsha, semi electronic, mainly analog. It offers a LED status light that changes from green to red depending on the intensity you have the potentiometer dials set at. And neither dial is labeled, so I can never remember which does what. The pot settings never really hold their setting either.
My question would be who is having solid performance from what brand and model. I'm sure they're all electronic by now, and I'm fine with an informative display over what I have now.
My question would be who is having solid performance from what brand and model. I'm sure they're all electronic by now, and I'm fine with an informative display over what I have now.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Central Ohio
I need to replace my brake controller, it's an older Tekonsha, semi electronic, mainly analog. It offers a LED status light that changes from green to red depending on the intensity you have the potentiometer dials set at. And neither dial is labeled, so I can never remember which does what. The pot settings never really hold their setting either.
My question would be who is having solid performance from what brand and model. I'm sure they're all electronic by now, and I'm fine with an informative display over what I have now.
My question would be who is having solid performance from what brand and model. I'm sure they're all electronic by now, and I'm fine with an informative display over what I have now.
https://www.tekonsha.com/products/br...RB55TR19SXShj4
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,532
Likes: 495
From: NC
I will call, first NC then FL. I know I will end up paying the full amount. Looks like the trucks transponder was picked up but the plate on the trailer was read, and the two don't match in the system. When I asked a few months ago NC told me that the plate wouldn't matter, just the transponder.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,096
Likes: 534
From: Rock Hill, SC
I like the voltage output display. I don't see pricing on their site, they must not sell direct. I'll check Amason, and other retailers.
I'm guessing the wire designation would be the same. Standard issue on colors/function.
Amazon seems to be the cheapest over ETrailer. I'm sold..
I'm guessing the wire designation would be the same. Standard issue on colors/function.
Amazon seems to be the cheapest over ETrailer. I'm sold..
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,532
Likes: 495
From: NC
I will call, first NC then FL. I know I will end up paying the full amount. Looks like the trucks transponder was picked up but the plate on the trailer was read, and the two don't match in the system. When I asked a few months ago NC told me that the plate wouldn't matter, just the transponder.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 641
From: Miami, Fl
I called FL and NC. I can't do anything about this bill but both states said if you have a transponder the license number of the trailer needs to be listed on your account, even if temporarily. The systems match tag and transponder numbers for billing. Unfortunately NC only allows up to 5 tag numbers on the account and being that I have the max listed I will need to add and remove as needed.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,532
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From: NC
FYI.. I did calculate the difference between the transponder and bill by mail. On the trip we entered the Turnpike at Ft. Pierce and took it to Exit 0 US1. On the return trip we took it from Exit 0 US1 to I-4 in Orlando, the difference between pay by mail and the transponder was about $21.00
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 178
Likes: 3
From: Anderson, SC
Trailer Valet (drill powered trailer dolly)
Does anyone have and/or has used one of these in the past? Looking for experiences using one to put a travel trailer in a parking spot up a 3-6 degree incline? My TT is ~7700lb and 1000lb tongue weight. I called the manufacturer and they say I am well within the ability of the device, it just scares me to think about having 7700lb coming down a hill towards me...
https://trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-xl/
-Kevin
https://trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-xl/
-Kevin
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,365
Likes: 179
From: Phenix City, AL
Does anyone have and/or has used one of these in the past? Looking for experiences using one to put a travel trailer in a parking spot up a 3-6 degree incline? My TT is ~7700lb and 1000lb tongue weight. I called the manufacturer and they say I am well within the ability of the device, it just scares me to think about having 7700lb coming down a hill towards me...
https://trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-xl/
-Kevin
https://trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-xl/
-Kevin
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 699
Likes: 37
From: DFW
No idea on the one you suggest but there are others.
https://parkit360.ca/collections/tra...-capacity-base
https://airtug.com/product/trailer-t...tric-8000-lbs/
https://parkit360.ca/collections/tra...-capacity-base
https://airtug.com/product/trailer-t...tric-8000-lbs/
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 103
From: TN
I put the 31' TT away last fall but apparently didn't get the awning dry enough before bringing it it.
I heard that tire whitewall cleaner will get rid of the mold/dark spots underneath the awning. If this is true, is there any particular brand (and larger quantity) I can buy to get this done properly and quickly?
I heard that tire whitewall cleaner will get rid of the mold/dark spots underneath the awning. If this is true, is there any particular brand (and larger quantity) I can buy to get this done properly and quickly?