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    Posted: 19 Aug 2020 at 9:02pm
Happening Friday. I was always a speed demon in a fast six speed til I got the precious little camper. Now I drive like an old lady so I don't hurt it.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2020 at 10:30pm
Originally posted by EchoGale


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.


My two cents worth and a recommendation. Get your repair guy to install a Tekonsha P3 brake controller:
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-90195-Electronic-Brake-Control/dp/B000P17NXQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1U5HHYV4GB1XG&dchild=1&keywords=tekonsha+p3+brake+controller&qid=1597893609&sprefix=tekonsha+%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-2
It's very good and very popular with RVers. It's a few bucks more than its little brother, the P2, but so much easier to use. The display uses actual English words instead of cryptic symbols. It's also a true inertial device which is good.
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Posts: 966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2020 at 10:51pm
There may not be much room to install one of those, but there are several good ones with remote display and control, where the main unit mounts under the seat or up under the dash, out of sight and out of the way. 

Then there are the wireless bluetooth units. 

So, Julie, if you dont really have a good place to mount one, then keep in mind there are alternatives that will fit, one way or another. 
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Originally posted by CharlieM

 

 It's a few bucks more than its little brother, the P2, but so much easier to use. The display uses actual English words instead of cryptic symbols. It's also a true inertial device which is good.

Disagree, The P2 is significantly cheaper, smaller, and does all the same functions as the P3, and is also inertial. The display is just fine. It says "nc" when its not connected, "c" when its connected, and when in use gives the voltage that its sending to the trailer brakes. It's not at all hard to understand.

I gather that if you tow multiple trailers with electric brakes the P3 has some nice functions allowing you to switch between them, but if you don''t then I don't see the point. My utility trailer has surge brakes so I only use the P2 for the rPod. 
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Both are good brake controllers, I have a P3 in my last vehicle without an integrated brake controller. The P2 is a great, simple to use, easy to mount entry level brake controller, works fine with a Pod.
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Posts: 966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Aug 2020 at 5:20pm
And then there is the dirt simple and dirt cheap Tekonsha Pod.

"Pod"... Coincidence? Maybe, and it works fine on the r-pod. 

Simple, cheap, and not much to go wrong.


Mine has been working great for about 3 years now.
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