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    Posted: 10 Aug 2020 at 3:37pm
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Originally posted by EchoGale

I will. 

But I can't believe I don't have brakes. I've towed over 8k miles at this point. Up and down mountains (albeit Eastern ones), small windey roads and bumper to bumper on the NJ turnpike. I am careful about speed but I've never felt trouble stopping. Moreover, when I first got the trailer the emergency brake release had corroded and broke loose, and the brakes engaged.

But I don't mess around with safety stuff. :)

The emergency breakaway system works independently from the TV brakes so that wouldn't prove anything one way or the other. 

I'm pretty sure you don't have a brake controller either, a quick scan of the BMW forums suggests that folks are adding them after purchase. 
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The only way it would have one is if you purchased it used and the previous owner added it. It does not come with one from the factory.
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Miss Julie,

Are you still in FL?  There are 11 Gander/Campingworld stores in Florida, plus 6 BigTex Trailer dealers.  Surely one is close enough to be practical.  Anybody that sells commercial trailers, like flat-bed or horse trailers can fix it. 

A brake controller will always have an adjustment button/knob to set the trailer brakes for the trailer's weight.  Here is one from BMW.


I have a Redarc inertial controller.  It only has one 5/8" knob sticking out of the dash. 
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Hi everyone...a little update here.

First, I am not in Florida right now. I made my annual summer trip home (with the pod) to Maine and just stayed here.  I'm teaching online this term and don't need to be Florida for the heat and the virus. Yay!

My SUV and the pod are at a great truck and trailer place I found not too far away.  The guy is so thorough, which I appreciate.  He had heard of computer built-in controllers and was willing to trace down the computer settings and various wires in my BMW to figure out for sure.  He determined (as many of you thought) I do not have one (I'm shocked really).  I'll be adding it by the end of the week (while also replacing the electrical plug I destroyed.)

Thanks for all the help.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2020 at 2:16pm
Well that's good news. You have found a problem before it found you!

If he hasn't already done so, I would ask your guy to also check the wear on your SUV brakes as that might have been a little excessive over the time you've been towing. That's particularly true of the rear TV wheels which tend to carry the most load while towing. 

The good news is you have zero wear on your rPod brakes. Big smile
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Ms Julie, you are making headway. Things will be better. :)
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Posts: 966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2020 at 8:43pm
Julie, I'm glad you never drove faster than your guardian angel could fly. 

Get a brake controller installed, get used to the new quicker stops, and enjoy!
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