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Camper Bob 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
 Topic: Do I need a tow packagePosted: 15 May 2013 at 12:35pm |
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While looking at pricing a new Chev. Tahoe, I noticed that the tow package does NOT include a brake controller. I believe in most states, any towed vehicle over 1500 lbs. must have a brake. On marine trailers they have a surge brake, while on trailers that remain relatively dry, on lighter ones, electric brakes are the cheapest for manufacturers to install. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Jody
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Joined: 11 May 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 6:16pm |
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After talking with the serive manager at the car dealership and also the owner of the RV dealership, they both assured us that the factory installed tow package with trailer break control would be enough. The RV dealership said the only thing we may want are swaybars for sway and stability
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coopercdrkey
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Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 6:20am |
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"Integrated Electronic Brake Control" was mentioned in the owners' manual for our new Chevy 1500.
It is obviously an option, but if purchased works the same way as an aftermarket device. In my original post under this topic I said "Ask to be sure". So you have asked, and now you're sure! Congrats, and safe travels. (edit)- We don't have it..... (sniff.......)
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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Keith-N-Dar
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Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 7:14pm |
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The factory brake controller in my F150 is outstanding. And it doesn't hang under the dash. If one came with the truck use it and enjoy.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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