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Re: Towing a kk without a brake controller
« Reply #50 on: May 23, 2017, 06:36:39 PM »
Here's that trailer wiring post I came across sussing out what's going on under the dash and note that's in 2012 and the electrics haven't got any simpler since-
http://www.newtriton.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12240&p=512702&hilit=trailer+wiring#p512702

All I can say to any of you thinking you'll save some dough with DIY nowadays is you better be prepared to do your homework or hand the plastic to the man with the plan 

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Re: Towing a kk without a brake controller
« Reply #51 on: May 23, 2017, 07:13:58 PM »
Hey guys i had my mechanic fit the tow pro during my service on monday its just sitting inside my fuse cover under the dash. The actual brain module is tightly secured so hopefully when i pick the trailer up its a matter of a quick calibration and off we go.
Finally purchased a new sahara tug on the weekend arriving October so i cant wait to have a couple of months towing it with the triton. The triton has been a great car, sad to see it go but happy with the cruiser decision.

I expected a few yes and no question from my original question, but this has turned into for me anyway, a very imformative thread exploring every aspect of break controllers and legalities. Still reading with interest, great work everybody.

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Re: Towing a kk without a brake controller
« Reply #52 on: May 23, 2017, 08:23:41 PM »
Cheers melba and enjoy the new tug. What was the charge for the Tow Pro fitting or did they just give you an all up price with the towbar?
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Re: Towing a kk without a brake controller
« Reply #53 on: June 01, 2017, 07:26:33 PM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 23, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Cheers melba and enjoy the new tug. What was the charge for the Tow Pro fitting or did they just give you an all up price with the towbar?
Hi prodigyrf, i'll find the invoice and try and seperate the service from the install. Ive been flat out at work so hopefully on the weekend i'll dig it out.
I picked the kk up last weekend, awsome handover from previous owners. The pro elite went flawlessly even to the fact when i got home i disconnected the loom to see what it was like without it. Im glad i had it done even at low speed i could feel the triton sluggishly pull up. However when we departed and tried to collaborate the unit it was locking up, with the odd puff of smoke. The breaking force was horrendous. I was already thinking we cant drive home. Luckily the wife was on hand holding the dial and realised the number dial thingy wasnt set aligned with the dial button. It was set around i or 10. Funny how i was thinking more a complex issue where as she took the simple approach. Once we sorted that, the dial turned blue (auto) and off we went. Absolutely rapt in how it works, being the first time using a brake controller.

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