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So... Noob here having a little worry fest...
I recently purchased the new (to me) TV in my sig, our camper is on order and now I wait, and wait, and wait for that golden day when I get the call that our new TT has arrived from the factory and we're ready to do the PDI and head off on our maiden voyage...
So while I'm busy doing this waiting I have plenty of time to sit and plan and order stuff and - well - generally worry about stuff...
Since I've never towed anything with this vehicle I'm wondering what I should check to make sure I'm ready for the big day.
I have the factory tow package, telescoping mirrors, receiver, wiring harness, integrated brake controller, I think everything I need Truck wise. But since I've never towed anything with it I'm wondering if there is anything I should do to check and verify that the the towing "parts" are functioning as they should be. This truck is in pristine condition for a 2010, only has 15K miles on it, looks and runs like new, and I have no reason to think that anything is wrong at all. I'm just being a worry wart trying to cover the bases.
I'm sure I could just take it to a dealer and have it checked out but I'm wondering if there is a way I can do at least the basics myself. As in checking to make sure the wiring harness has voltage when and where it should have it. I think I can noodle that out with the owners manual, but the break controller is a bit of a unknown to me. How can I check that out - or - should I just have a dealer do it?
I recently purchased the new (to me) TV in my sig, our camper is on order and now I wait, and wait, and wait for that golden day when I get the call that our new TT has arrived from the factory and we're ready to do the PDI and head off on our maiden voyage...
So while I'm busy doing this waiting I have plenty of time to sit and plan and order stuff and - well - generally worry about stuff...
Since I've never towed anything with this vehicle I'm wondering what I should check to make sure I'm ready for the big day.
I have the factory tow package, telescoping mirrors, receiver, wiring harness, integrated brake controller, I think everything I need Truck wise. But since I've never towed anything with it I'm wondering if there is anything I should do to check and verify that the the towing "parts" are functioning as they should be. This truck is in pristine condition for a 2010, only has 15K miles on it, looks and runs like new, and I have no reason to think that anything is wrong at all. I'm just being a worry wart trying to cover the bases.
I'm sure I could just take it to a dealer and have it checked out but I'm wondering if there is a way I can do at least the basics myself. As in checking to make sure the wiring harness has voltage when and where it should have it. I think I can noodle that out with the owners manual, but the break controller is a bit of a unknown to me. How can I check that out - or - should I just have a dealer do it?
