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    Posted: 17 Jun 2013 at 9:29pm
Newbie here got 2013 rp 177 towing with 2013 grand caravan. Should I have a brake controller. Also does anyone know where I could fnd a single propane cover fo a 30 lb tank.
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Posts: 1215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jun 2013 at 10:20pm
Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy your new camper.  Yes you need a brake controller, I think the law is anything over 2,000 lbs. Try amazon.com or Camping World for the propane tank cover.    David
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 9:10am
Yes you absolutely need a brake controller.
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Posts: 454 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 11:39am
Welcome!  Both of those items can be found online or through any well-stocked RV dealership.
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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:13pm
My understanding is that if the trailer weighs 1500lbs. or more, a brake controller is required.  Safe Travels.
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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:20pm
According to towing requirements from your province this is what I have found. 

When are Brakes Required on Trailers

• If the trailer has a gross laden weight more than 910 kg

• If the trailer weighs 50 per cent or more of the towing vehicle

If you will Google towing requirements in Ottowa Canada you will have access to their rules and regulations.  Each of our states have different requirements, and it would seem to me, this is not the place to ask. Safe Travels. 
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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:26pm
This is the link to check on your towing requirements. 
 
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 12:52pm
Welcome.  Many here recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy line of brake controllers.  I won't use anything else.
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Posts: 18 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 7:12pm
Thanks for all replies getting brake controller installed tomorrow. First camping trip this weekend. Can find lots of double covers no singles.
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Posts: 387 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2013 at 7:51pm
Originally posted by Camper Bob

According to towing requirements from your province this is what I have found. 

When are Brakes Required on Trailers

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If the trailer has a gross laden weight more than 910 kg

•

If the trailer weighs 50 per cent or more of the towing vehicle

If you will Google towing requirements in Ottowa Canada you will have access to their rules and regulations.  Each of our states have different requirements, and it would seem to me, this is not the place to ask. Safe Travels. 
 
 Bob, If this isn`t one of the places to ask such a ? They sure got the right answeres  LOL
 
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