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RE: [RC] re: trailer towing - Michael LewisI have a BrakeSmart electric brake controller on my '06 Ram 3500. LOVE IT. Braking is proportional to force applied to the brake pedal, and there is never any pushing/pulling by the trailer on the truck. I suppose there are comparable controllers out there, but aside from the Jake brake on my truck this is the single most nice investment I've done to the truck. It is good to feel safe in virtually any situation. Mike -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 6:55 PM To: ridecamp Subject: [RC] re: trailer towing "... Baron SL sells for about $17,000.00..." Run the numbers. You could purchase a used 3/4 ton truck, a used steel horse trailer, pay a mechanic to make sure both were safe, and have money left over. You still have to purchase a vehicle to pull it. That money buys a nice economy car to drive to work. As far as the inertia brakes. My first used North American horse trailer had them. Boat trailers still have them, because they will stand being backed into water. They work fine, but cost more than electric brakes and good controller. A properly set up electric brake system works just as well and is safe. Don't be fooled by experiences with improperly set up electric brakes and old style cheap controllers. By the way, inertia or surge brakes do have to be set up properly, and do fail if not maintained. They also can not be turned on manually from the cab if the truck brakes fail. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx (406) 552-4516 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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