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27th December 2012, 08:19 PM #1
Brake controller for tandem trailer
I have had a Tekonsha controller for many years that needs replacing. Rather than getting it looked at I reckon it might be time to update. I have looked at EBay and read their wonderful stories as to how good they are but I would rather be guided by bods that have/are using them now.
60 Series Landcruiser is the tug so 12V system is what I am after. Inside cab control is a must
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Kind regards Rod
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27th December 2012, 08:41 PM #2
There are a few topics about them in the Metalwork Trailers section, and Yonnee is pretty up with them. Suggest you cross post there.
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30th December 2012, 12:45 PM #3
I know I've answered this via your PM question, but I'll paste some of the correspondence here too.
Originally Posted by YonneeOriginally Posted by chambezioOriginally Posted by YonneeToo many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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9th January 2013, 10:12 AM #4Senior Member
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I wish they had a brake controller that is directly proportional to how hard you are pressing the brake. I've always had the pendulum type but one time the towing vehicle wheels locked and the braking effect wasn't as good so the pendulum didn't swing forward as much and apply the trailer brakes as hard. I ended up a foot away from the vehicle in front. In the height of the heart stopping moment I didn't reach out and apply the manual control lever, but that's pretty typical in an emergency situation. Fear and "Oh my God" first, then brain engages later.
A pressure sensor tapped into the brake lines would be the ultimate proportional control, together with a gain setting dial. Then the brake controller output is directly proportional to how hard the driver wants to brake. I'm sure I read in the past there was a system like this but it stopped being manufactured. Maybe more expensive and didn't make enough sales.
The tosser tow bar guy that fitted my tow bar recommended and fitted one of those solid state controllers. Returned it to him very shortly afterwards, what a dangerous peice of junk. I also cannot believe these thing are legal, especially with all our OH&S bull. How can you do an emergency brake with a fixed setting, unless you had it set to max then you can't do a gentle brake, un-beleivable. He was obviously making more profit on those or just trying to get rid of them. He tried to tell me everybody loves them, watch out for these rip off artists.
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9th January 2013, 10:33 AM #5
Yonnee said a similar thing about the non pendulum type.
Years ago (35+) I had a hydraulic over electric system fitted. You put a Tee in the line and it activated the power to the electric brakes. I could never feel real comfortable with that set up. I have had a couple of Tekonshas and have been happy as with them. Their technology seems to keep pace with the towing world.Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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11th January 2013, 11:05 AM #6
Tekonsha used to do exactly that, an Hydraulic/Electric controller. But because you tapped into the tow vehicle's braking system, it required being fitted by a qualified workshop as well as an engineers report, which made it very expensive to not only install once, but to swap from car to car.
The tosser tow bar guy that fitted my tow bar recommended and fitted one of those solid state controllers. Returned it to him very shortly afterwards, what a dangerous peice of junk. I also cannot believe these thing are legal, especially with all our OH&S bull. How can you do an emergency brake with a fixed setting, unless you had it set to max then you can't do a gentle brake, un-beleivable. He was obviously making more profit on those or just trying to get rid of them. He tried to tell me everybody loves them, watch out for these rip off artists.matessponsor have enough money tied up in them, it'll never happen.Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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