Post by: jackelope on May 08, 2021, 10:44:21 AM
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For the sake of conversation I don’t plan on towing any huge trailers. Maybe 5k pounds tops.
https://www.curtmfg.com/dm/echo-mobile-brake-controller
Post by: Special T on May 08, 2021, 10:57:32 AM
I got an inexpensive backup camera for the wifes minivan that was blue tooth and it only would work if your mounted it high enough i. the rear door so that it was line of sight for the phone. I have been able to get the wiring harnesses and controlers from Six Roblees in Seattle.
Hope that helps
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 08, 2021, 10:58:06 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on May 08, 2021, 11:10:33 AM
Most newer vehicles have a way to plug in a contoler under the dash then clip into an existin harness in the rear. I have had a lot of controlers and i like the Prodegy line. I would look into that.
I got an inexpensive backup camera for the wifes minivan that was blue tooth and it only would work if your mounted it high enough i. the rear door so that it was line of sight for the phone. I have been able to get the wiring harnesses and controlers from Six Roblees in Seattle.
Hope that helps
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yep I bought this one because it was plug and play for my rig. Have not installed it yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-8508211-Proportional-Brake-EVN/dp/B01M59QRWK/ref=asc_df_B01M59QRWK/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584207577610253&psc=1
Post by: jackelope on May 08, 2021, 11:11:18 AM
Most newer vehicles have a way to plug in a contoler under the dash then clip into an existin harness in the rear. I have had a lot of controlers and i like the Prodegy line. I would look into that.
I got an inexpensive backup camera for the wifes minivan that was blue tooth and it only would work if your mounted it high enough i. the rear door so that it was line of sight for the phone. I have been able to get the wiring harnesses and controlers from Six Roblees in Seattle.
Hope that helps
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My expedition is pretty old and not pre-wired near as I can tell.
Post by: KFhunter on May 08, 2021, 11:11:44 AM
Dunno what your next vehicle is going to be, will it have internal brakes built in?
I think I'd lean towards a $90 drawtite and leave it in the vehicle when you sell. Install it on the passenger side lol
Post by: Special T on May 08, 2021, 11:19:09 AM
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Post by: KFhunter on May 08, 2021, 11:24:08 AM
I'd cheap out .2c
Post by: Buckmark on May 08, 2021, 12:33:01 PM
How old? It should be prewired with a simple plug in under the dashMost newer vehicles have a way to plug in a contoler under the dash then clip into an existin harness in the rear. I have had a lot of controlers and i like the Prodegy line. I would look into that.
I got an inexpensive backup camera for the wifes minivan that was blue tooth and it only would work if your mounted it high enough i. the rear door so that it was line of sight for the phone. I have been able to get the wiring harnesses and controlers from Six Roblees in Seattle.
Hope that helps
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My expedition is pretty old and not pre-wired near as I can tell.
My 02 superduty and my 01 Exp where all pre wired, took longer to drink a beer than install the controllers :chuckle:
Post by: RockChuck on May 08, 2021, 01:01:18 PM
How old? It should be prewired with a simple plug in under the dashMost newer vehicles have a way to plug in a contoler under the dash then clip into an existin harness in the rear. I have had a lot of controlers and i like the Prodegy line. I would look into that.
I got an inexpensive backup camera for the wifes minivan that was blue tooth and it only would work if your mounted it high enough i. the rear door so that it was line of sight for the phone. I have been able to get the wiring harnesses and controlers from Six Roblees in Seattle.
Hope that helps
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My expedition is pretty old and not pre-wired near as I can tell.
My 02 superduty and my 01 Exp where all pre wired, took longer to drink a beer than install the controllers :chuckle:
Same here my 94 Ford has a pre wired plug for it and I think my 88 did as well. Just Under the dash in the center they have been easily accessible
Post by: jackelope on May 08, 2021, 02:31:07 PM
Maybe I’ll take a better look. Thanks.
Post by: dwils233 on May 08, 2021, 02:33:55 PM
If you use a smart phone sash mount and leave the app up you can see the braking being applied and can hit the emergency brake if you need it. Even if your phone dies it'll retain the last brake setting you plugged in and you can adjust braking sensitivity from the app. Pretty slick little unit
Post by: dwils233 on May 08, 2021, 02:37:30 PM
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