[AT] Spam> My Trailer made sparks

[Roy Morgan]

On Mar 5, 2009, at 9:47 PM, Henry Miller wrote:
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> I have a prodigy controller which is good.  Make sure whichever one  
> you buy has some way to sense how much brake you have applied.

Henry,

Thanks for the advice and information. I did read about the two kinds  
of controllers: the "ramp up the braking with a delay" type and the  
ones which sense the amount of braking being done and sort of matching  
it.  The web site I read said the latter kind has been more expensive  
but nowadays the price gap is much smaller.  For an extra couple of  
tens or 20's, I'll be glad to get what works best.  I did not know  
about the cable on the pedal arrangement.  Seems like a bit of trouble  
could come from a wandering foot.

>  When you buy it get the cable that connects to your truck if you  
> can.  I don't know what year your truck is, but most trucks have a  
> connector under the dash

That is what I have.. I have a Ford '04 F250.  The thing does have the  
under dash connector.  In fact most of the adapter cable is still  
there.. just cut off at the controller!

> ...   You pay far too much for the connector, but what can you do.

Not much.. but having to not lie on the deck of the truck with my  
crimp tool is a benefit!

The fellow who's fixing the trailer says he stocks a small variety of  
controllers and we can put one in when I go to pick up the trailer.

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>
> Poor brakes are the only thing I won't accept from a vehicle.

Indeed!  I've driven Volvo cars since 1069, and their brakes have  
always been a bit above average.  I will be maintaining this Ford  
F-250 and the trailer on a retirement income, so I am likely to learn  
how to change brake pads on the truck and shoes on the trailer myself  
to save some money.


> ... If the brakes aren't perfect it isn't driveable.  (I want the  
> rest perfect, but it often isn't worth it)

That makes sense.  Not many of us can afford to have everything just  
right!

Roy


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