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    Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 3:55pm
Hi,

Sorry in advance for my english, it's not my first language. I plan to buy a 171 rpod soon. I have a fj cruiser with 4 wires for my trailer. What is the price in general to convert to 7 wire.

anyone with a fj cruiser

Thks
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Here in New Jersey, where labor charges run $80+ an hour, I was charged 1.5 hours plus parts to convert my Dodge Dakota truck.
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Welcome!  That price sounds about right.  It isn't difficult from a technical standpoint, it just takes some time.  When you do convert have them install your brake controller at the same time.  Many here like the Tekonsha line of controllers.  They are much better than the cheaper "timer style" controllers.
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Welcome Hugozork! Glad you found the forum and the RPOD way of camping.
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Posts: 73 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 11:35pm
thank you all

i just came back from a shop for hitch and the price is 275$ CAD labor and parts with a brake controler.
tomorrow going to the rv dealer to see the rp-171.Big smile
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Originally posted by Hugozork

thank you all

i just came back from a shop for hitch and the price is 275$ CAD labor and parts with a brake controler.
tomorrow going to the rv dealer to see the rp-171.Big smile


That's actually a pretty good price depending on what brake controller you're getting. I just finished installing The 4 to 7 connection kit and a Tekonsha brake controller from e-trailer for my FJ so let me know if you have any questions moving forward; seems like you'll be OK though :)

Also - Recommend that you get a weight distribution hitch and stabilizer bars / kit. Our FJ's get tossed around in the wind by themselves, let alone towing an R-Pod.
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Welcome to the forum and good luck at the dealer! Smile
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We enjoy our 171. Plenty of room for two or three, although most of our living is outside, of course. Ours came without the microwave which adds a lot of storage. Make sure to read the "mods" sections here ( and on the other forum) for good ideas about increasing your usable space and surfaces in the new pod.
Welcome to the world of podding and enjoy!
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it's done!!!! rpod 171 with all option and brake prodigy controler, wire, weight distribution hitch and stabilizer bars for 550$ extra

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Congratulations, Hugo!  Enjoy the new Pod!
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