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Lovethatcamping
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Explorer
Picking up my new camper Thursday, and was just wondering if the safety chains come on the camper(Coachmen Clipper) or do I need to buy some?
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beemerphile1
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Explorer
Make sure you get a good brake controller like the Prodigy P2 or P3. If the dealer installs a cheap time based controller you will regret it and end up replacing it later. Pay a few $$ extra now if needed.
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Lovethatcamping
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Explorer
Oh there will be pictures coming soon!

bondebond
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Explorer
Sounds like you are a "Go" for launch!

Just remember: pictures, or it didn't happen.
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Lovethatcamping
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks guys! Its a 2014. They are hooking up the electronic brake too. My truck 2008 Dodge Ram has the tow package already installed. So hopefully everything should go smoothly Thursday!

bondebond
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Explorer
No matter what, there should be chains. If not, have the seller address that now, before you get there.

You also need to check the wiring on your tow vehicle to see if it accepts the type of electrical plug that will be on the camper. You didn't mention what year the Coachmen is, but chances are it is a 7-way or seven blade connector. You will need to have the same thing on your vehicle or at least the flat 4 connector and an adapter to the PUP's 7-way.

Check over the tires, as trailer tires outlive their useful life often long before they run out of tread. Look for any cracking in the sidewalls or wear patterns such as no tread on the inside edge.

There's a whole host of other things (we didn't even go into brakes and a brake controller for your tow vehicle) but just be safe and enjoy the new PUP. We have lots of great memories from using ours.
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TucsonJim
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If it's new, they will be attached to the trailer. Make sure the dealership shows you how to properly attach them so you are a safe as possible should you ever have a disconnect. If you haven't pulled a trailer before, you need to make sure the safety chains are crossed underneath the hitch to create a cradle in a separation event.
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Wavesprite
Explorer II
Explorer II
Ours have always come with the chains attached to the camper.