Washington Naches / Funny Rocks
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OP
I’m hesitating. I know I’ll have to drive home tomorrow night. Late night, early work Sunday morning. Is anyone else going. I know I would be in trouble if I had an issue.
OP
Thanks. I think it would be stress at this point, and the goal is to have fun. I plan to hook up a brake controller so I can tow the teardrop trailer. That way I can come farther west and meet up with you guys and be more comfortable.
I agree.
These days comfort is king. I'm searching for the right answer to be able to tow my jeep, but also have a comfortable time. I currently have a 27' TT. Can't tow that and the jeep together, and I have a burning desire to get to Moab and do the forum thing there, and the Rubicon trail, and so on.
Was starting to think, plan a diesel motor home, but Covid and our economy have damn near closed my business.
Falling back to regroup.
OP
The economy is slowing my spending on the Jeep. My conscience just says “no.” I just want to hold on to some cash for a rainy day.
The economy is slowing my spending on the Jeep. My conscience just says “no.” I just want to hold on to some cash for a rainy day.
That's exactly how I feel.
I usually have a nice fat Lil pile of cash. Enough to always feel comfortable. Haven't had that Lil pile of cash for about 18 months now. Getting hard for me to dream, plan, scheme anymore.
I hope it will improve, but I'm not holding my breath.
Have you considered wireless brake controllers? They're a little more money than the good proportional controllers but extremely versatile..
https://top10best.how/wireless-brak...74SItXpuUcxNxqCwBlyjuIumgFNaaakxoCrNsQAvD_BwE
OP
No, but I will. I’d love something that simplifies some of the obstacles installing the proportional ones.
OP
Geez! I love those. Getting one! Just have to figure out where/how to mount it since I’ll knock it off if I mount it anywhere around the rear bumper.
Some install on the trailer, so that could work.
Geez! I love those. Getting one! Just have to figure out where/how to mount it since I’ll knock it off if I mount it anywhere around the rear bumper.
Some have the brake controller mount on the trailer instead of on the tow vehicle.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HGI9OO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
OP
That would work best for me. Then I could just install a 7 point on mine and stuff it up in the wheel well and gas tank area, then pull it out to plug in the trailer mounted controller.
That would work best for me. Then I could just install a 7 point on mine and stuff it up in the wheel well and gas tank area, then pull it out to plug in the trailer mounted controller.
After watching the video on the last one I linked it looks like you don't need a 7 pin. You could use the tail light wire on a 4 pin flat as the power to the controller, or run a 5 pin with the 5th pin being just a 12 volt switchable/key on power.
OP
Personally, and it is just my preference, I'd run a 5th wire from a keyed circuit and just tape or ziptie it to the flat 4 and use a connector like the one below. That way you don't have to have your parking lights in for the brakes to work.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1541120813...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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OP
Yeah, I watched the video and he did mention just using the parking lights for power. A 5th wire would be preferable for me since it doesn’t require I turn them on. Safer. My wife may drive, or one of my kids, and they may not know or forget.
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Let’s plan to wheel Thursday July 21, 22, and/or 23! I’m up for 1 or more days, just have to be back home Saturday evening.
Summer’s short. Carpe Diem
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Summer’s short. Carpe Diem
@tombicon
@DaveF
@Mumblewood
@Wildman
@All 4 Wheelin'
@Vasq
@Squatch
@kiwi
@KJT
@voodooridr
@steelhd
@chudlet
and, last but not least
@B00mb00m
OP
I went ahead and ordered the Autowbrake. Found a used like new one for $292 + tax. Really great that it can be used with any vehicle. Thanks so much for the idea. This will give me some peace of mind. It weighs 1875’ish dry, so it is close to the limit. Tongue weight is going to exceed 200lb, so I’m not too happy about that.
That just might work but could only wheel Fri and Saturday.Let’s plan to wheel Thursday July 21, 22, and/or 23! I’m up for 1 or more days, just have to be back home Saturday evening.
Summer’s short. Carpe Diem
@tombicon
@DaveF
@Mumblewood
@Wildman
@All 4 Wheelin'
@Vasq
@Squatch
@kiwi
@KJT
@voodooridr
@steelhd
@chudlet
and, last but not least
@B00mb00m