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    Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 5:50pm
Nevermind. Called the dealer and was told not necessary, but why wouldn't you take advantage of it. I explained the situation. After a nice giggle, he told me that was one way to do it! Until we can find a TV we want, the Uhaul ghetto-fabulousness will do just fine.
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Posts: 231 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 5:46pm
Is it a necessity to have a brake controller? Dealer didnt specify that.
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My experience with U-Haul is that their trucks have neither a Bargman connector or a brake controller.  They have only 3 wires at the bumper, all for light.  Nothing for brakes or for 12 volt power from the battery.  All of their trailers have hydraulic surge brakes, not electric.  I have no idea how trucks from other rental agencies are set up, but I imagine they are equipped the same. 

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Camper Bob & Sue: From your posts we value your advice and opinion. QUESTION we have a 2014 BMW X6 x Drive 35i with a factory installed hitch and brake controller ( prodigy #2)  It is rated at 6,000lbs GVWR and a tongue of 600 lbs. We plan on purchasing a 182G. We think we should be fine. ...80 % of time will travel with 50% water. and when not will have a 2,000 Honda generator most likely stored in the rear "trunk".
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 4:49pm
Ah, U-haul, didn't think about them.  If they allow towing then it should have a 7-pin Bargman.  Then all you need is a wireless Prodigy and you are golden. 
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And, I have never seen a rental truck equipped with an electronic brake controller or a pod-compatible electrical connector.

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That's what I just found also. Beats a lawsuit and having to explain why I need a new Jeep because the trans died! Although....
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U haul rents those silly looking painted up F 150 pickups for $29.00 / day  plus per mile charge of I believe .30.  Had to rent one for work once to pull a trailer.  Would work out for camping if you were not going too far, although you might  attract a lot of attention with the cool u haul paint job.

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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 1:47pm

You may have a problem finding a rental truck where the company allows you to tow.  I looked into it once and none of the major companies allowed it.

wallawallaron, not sure what you did with your post.  I took a quick look at it to fix it but decided to just let it be!
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Posts: 231 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 9:47am
Yeah, that's about as dead on of a rec as I've seen! I want the schmoo.
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