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[Farm_Camp]

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?

[Go_Dogs]

I don't know where you like to camp. Ohio has wonderful state campgrounds. Maybe load up the truck and visit some of them. You could pick out a site, that you like. Maybe look for a similar setup as yours,(TV/TT)and get some tips. Have fun. Hurry up delivery!!

[fla-gypsy]

Don't worry, be happy!

[Water-Bug]

After you are sure that everything connected properly, find a large empty parking lot and do a little practicing. Bring a couple of folding chairs and try to back up between them. Place the chairs and see how close you can back up to them without hitting them. Place them like fuel pumps and try driving up to them as if coming into a gas station from the street. Do the same thing pretending that the chairs are a dump station. Practice makes perfect and folding chairs are a lot more forgiving than trees, gas pumps or posts.

[Passin_Thru]

Make a checklist. Pilots use them for a reason. Settings on a brake controller mean nothing until you hook on a trailer because weight, road conditions and condition of brakes are all factors in setting the controller. Quit worrying and take it to Wally World or your favorite school on a weekend and test it out.Have fun.

[Ron3rd]

If your dealer is competent they should be able to help you out with that stuff. It's basic stuff, so don't be worried. It has to be done correctly though. If you have the onboard brake controller, review the settings in your manual.