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Re: Brake controller
i got a quote from the local hitch shop they said $400. i ordered a controller and harness from Etrailer and installed it myself. super easy, took 10 mins and all under $100. just plugged in under the dash in a junction box. "Campfire Time".. my truck was an ordered truck that the purchaser decided they didn't want so the dealer marked it down and i scored..yes i needed to install a receiver, 7 pin receptacle and controller, but all this only cost me under $500. I'm pretty sure all 2500HD come with external tranny coolers and i know mine has one. Kind of odd to order an hd without wanting to tow though?559Views0likes0CommentsRe: Brake controller
ChooChooMan74 wrote: nuckfan wrote: It has the Transmission cooler. I bought new and can't find a pigtail. But there was a harness going to the rear bumper where I plugged in the 7 pin connecter. I plug my truck camper in and the lights work and charges the house battery Complete P3 and Pigtail at Etrailer.com 30 Seconds, found what you need. Pigtail by itself. That's great? Thanks ChooChooman!559Views0likes0CommentsBrake controller
I couldn't pass up the deal i got when i purchased purchased my 2015 2500 Silverado unfortunately the trade off was, there was no receiver hitch, brake controller nor was there a 7 pin plug in at the bumper. I have installed a receiver hitch and there was wiring behind the bumper so i bought a 7 pin connector plug that just plugged in. the question i have is... im not sure how to go about connecting a brake controller, would there be a spot to plug a harness in or would i need to splice into the wiring? i would appreciate any tips :?:2.6KViews0likes10CommentsTimbrens or lower Stableloads?
I've got a 2015 Silverado 2500HD and an 8ft Travel Lite camper. The TC weighs 1650 lbs with standard equipment. I measured the rear receiver from the ground and the truck sits 3.5 inches lower when loaded. I'm trying to make my mind up with whether to get Timbren bump stops or Torklift lower Stable Loads to minimize sag and sway. I don't know which is a better choice. I had Timbrens on my last truck (F150) and I was happy with them, but I'm impressed by the Torklift products.5.2KViews0likes12CommentsRe: Part number, source for rubber camper front bump stops
mellow wrote: Those torklifts look just like the Dock Bumpers you get from Grainger for a fraction of the cost. https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Dock-Body-Bumper-22NT80?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP Wow! Yeah big difference in price for sure $12 for the Grainger ones or $52 for the Torklift for the pair. But at least the Torklift ones are made in the USA and not China. Also the ones on my camper are getting weathered and cracking. The Torklift ones are guaranteed for life. Still quite a price difference though. :h230Views0likes0CommentsRe: Resealing my whole camper
gbopp wrote: Eternabond and Dicor Self Leveling Caulk for the roof. Use Dicor non-leveling caulk for vertical seams. Use the Eternabond on the tear in the rood and any seams. Great advice. Exactly what I used. I completely resealed my camper last summer. Eternabond is good stuff. Careful though, that stuff is really sticky. Just make sure you clean and prep good and you will have many years of peace of mind knowing it's sealed up good.235Views0likes0Comments
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