"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
10/31/2015 at 14:45 • Filed to: None
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"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
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Replaced the trailer brake controller in the ‘73 today. It was time to upgrade! I was surprised to see that the old one was the same brand. Tekonsha has that market share pretty well locked up!
The original was almost steampunk - a hydraulic tee at the master cylinder allowed brake pressure to dictate how much voltage to send to the trailer by mechanically pushing the slider over, same as you could do by hand. My uncle pulled a 30’ travel trailer with it in the 80’s, I use it for my car trailer.
I’m prepping for a haul from Boston to Syracuse in a few weeks. Here’s an interesting tidbit - in MA, the max load for a trailer with no brakes is 10,000 lbs! In every other state, 1,500 is the limit.
TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> deekster_caddy
10/31/2015 at 14:56 |
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I have the same one in my f350 diesel
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deekster_caddy
> TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
10/31/2015 at 15:36 |
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The new one or the old one?
The new ones are great. I love the boost option. Had the same model on my old ‘05 3/4 ton YukonXL.
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TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> deekster_caddy
10/31/2015 at 16:11 |
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its an older one but looks the same. works good for bumperpull and gooseneck
shop-teacher
> deekster_caddy
10/31/2015 at 19:40 |
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10000 pounds of trailer with no brakes!!!!!! That is batshit crazypants!