RV Camping; Tips, tricks & repairs

[sxtasy]

Just checked my 6volt batteries, both showing 6.43V and I haven't touched them since September. Online charts show that's still a full charge, kind of surprised they hold up that long

[ExtraSlow]

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Just checked my 6volt batteries, both showing 6.43V and I haven't touched them since September. Online charts show that's still a full charge, kind of surprised they hold up that long

Batteries that are not damaged and which are completely disconnected will hold a charge for a very very long time.

[Brent.ff]

Need a brake controller for my taco. It came with the wiring harness, so can skip a few annoying bits but just need the controller. Best value for the buck? Only towing a hybrid trailer with it, so nothing crazy.

[ExtraSlow]

Tekonsha prodigy :

[Brent.ff]

Amazon says $170. But i have no idea what i need or how fancy they get?

[Kavy]

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Tekonsha prodigy :

About $170 for the P3.

I always buy Tekonsha but I know lots of people who buy the Reese brake evn and it works just fine ($80)

[ExtraSlow]

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Amazon says $170. But i have no idea what i need or how fancy they get?

Sorry, I edited my post. Get the vehicle specific harness with the controller. If your truck has the 7-way wiring at the bumper, and the plug under the dash, this should be all you need.

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I had a pendulum based system, and I hated it. "true proportional" only for me from now on.
I can't say what system the various budget options use. But prodigy P2 is about as cheap as I woukd personally go. Saving $100 to have a controller that is a pain to adjust will ruin a vacation almost as fast as running out of beer.

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What's also incredible to me. Is how good the Ford and GMC factory brake controllers are. Flawless and easy to adjust. I don't an on requiring aftermarket ever again.

[Brent.ff]

https://www.amazon.ca/Tekonsha-90195...omotive&sr=1-5

I have a wiring harness that came with my truck that i think should just plug into the controller?

[ExtraSlow]

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https://www.amazon.ca/Tekonsha-90195...omotive&sr=1-5

I have a wiring harness that came with my truck that i think should just plug into the controller?

The harness has to have the right end for your truck AND the right clip for the controller. Hard to say if the one you have now fits that.

Edit: that P3 is a higher end unit than the P2. Better resale of you ever want to unload it.

[Brent.ff]

Seems like there's a universal side on the controller, or i just buy the toyota version. Prob just order it and then if its needing the right one, get that.. Wont be towing till may/june anyway

Why do these need to be self-leveling.. what am i missing?

[spike98]

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The harness has to have the right end for your truck AND the right clip for the controller. Hard to say if the one you have now fits that.

Edit: that P3 is a higher end unit than the P2. Better resale of you ever want to unload it.

I believe this is moot. I found it next to impossible to sell my P3 for anything reasonable. I ended up selling it eventually for $40 as every truck i have had since, has an OEM controller. Get one for the features you need and don't consider resale.

[ExtraSlow]

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I believe this is moot. I found it next to impossible to sell my P3 for anything reasonable. I ended up selling it eventually for $40 as every truck i have had since, has an OEM controller. Get one for the features you need and don't consider resale.

Could be true, it's been a lot of years since I've sold one, and I wouldn't buy one either, so I take it back.

[Brent.ff]

is buying used a bad idea?

[ExtraSlow]

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is buying used a bad idea?

No, I don't mean that. I just mean I buy trucks that have the OEM TBC units now, so I am not buying any kind of aftermarket unit, new or used.

[dirtsniffer]

What's the payload on a tacoma? I figured they weren't capable of towing much.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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What's the payload on a tacoma? I figured they weren't capable of towing much.

Newer ones are just under 1000lbs depending on config.

[ExtraSlow]

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Newer ones are just under 1000lbs depending on config.

About as much as an f150 platinum then.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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About as much as an f150 platinum then.

Yep lol

[Brent.ff]

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What's the payload on a tacoma? I figured they weren't capable of towing much.

payload, or towing? major differences.. 6400 lb towing, 1200 payload (2014 DCLB)

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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payload, or towing? major differences.. 6400 lb towing, 1200 payload (2014 DCLB)

Trailer tongue wait relates to payload though.