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howmanyds
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Topic: Reverse lights. Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 4:57pm |
I'm planning to mod my 4-pin trailer connection into a 7-pin connection before going to pick up my R-pod from the dealer. Are there reverse lights on rpods?
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 5:48pm |
No reverse lights. Only running, brake, and turn.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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howmanyds
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 5:52pm |
Thanks. So, are R-pods configured to use that 7th pin with some other auxiliary function?
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 6:20pm |
7 pin wiring is standard thru out the industry.. if there are back up lights, there is no other configuration.
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:01pm |
The pod is wired for backup lights, all you have to do is put in backup lights and hook them up.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6327 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:16pm |
As part of that modification, you are installing a brake controller, right? |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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howmanyds
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:33pm |
Yes, I'm most likely getting a Tekonsha P3 electronic brake controller. I found some wiring instructions at etrailer.com.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6327 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 8:20pm |
I have been very happy with the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount controller:
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Hopkins/HM47297.html I like having the display on top of the dash where I can see it and the control where I can easily reach it. The Smart Box is the only part that has to be in a certain position so the inertial sensors work properly. The other two parts can mount in any location that works for the person who will use it. It is also significantly lower in price than the Tekonsha P3. Installation was not too hard. I did not have the connections in my 2016 Escape (with factory tow package pre-wired with a 4 pin connector), so I had to run wiring from back to front for the electronic brake controller and 12V for battery charging. I had to use the universal ETBC7 kit to install this. If your TV has the connectors built-in, you may be able to use a vehicle specific wiring kit, which would certainly be simpler. You would have the same issue even if you did go with the P3 controller. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 9:29pm |
Interesting, hadn't seen that controller before.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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frogpod
Groupie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, M Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 10:10pm |
You are on the right track....Etrailer is a great place to get the stuff you need. Fantastic service and good stuff. Dealt with them maybe four times over the years and never a problem. Directions are excellent to allow easy DIY and they also have excellent knowledgeable staff that actually are available to answer questions. They put everything you need in the box including the connectors, wires and even zip ties. The Hopkins controller is something I never knew about. Having three pieces allows putting what you need to see easy to see and what you need to touch easy to touch. Great idea. I think it also is cheaper than the Tekonsha. Check the reviews on it and if it works as advertised I would go with it. |
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Leo and Tami
with Coltrane the Jack Russell Terrier 2010 Rpod 171 2003 Toyota Tacoma TRD |
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