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Old 03-12-2013, 05:36 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by ChillEDog View Post
I understand there are brake controllers that you can install in your vehicle, but it is not required. TV is 2003 GMC Yukon.

Thank you.
ChillEDog -

The 2003 Yukon is a big vehicle, but it is not THAT big. The Yukon will weigh somewhere around 6000 pounds when you are ready to go. The TM will weigh somewhere around 4000 pounds. Without Trail Manor brakes, you will be asking the Yukon to stop almost twice as much weight as it was designed for. NO NO NO!

You must add an aftermarket brake controller. This is not optional. As has been mentioned, a Prodigy is a great choice. Looks for the words "inertial" or "proportional". There are cheaper controllers, but be sure to steer away from any that say "time" or "delay" or "progressive".

You would do well to read the article in the TM Tech Library at
http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=2830
There are several other articles in the library you might read as well.

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