Back in internet land so here is an update on the great brake controller adventure:
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Originally Posted by Jsweezy
Ford actually told you they would install the controller? That's the first time ive ever heard that.
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Maybe they don’t really. We stopped at Babbit Ford in Flagstaff after calling them and being told it was a 1 1/2 hour job. The service manager then announced it would be 4-5 hours because our rig did not have a factory tow package (even though that's what the window sticker says). That after a cursory review by one of his staff who looked under the steering column and at the hitch before giving his boss the "bad" news. Trying to get Towne Ford to call back to see what they say about their alleged aftermarket work.
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Originally Posted by REF
Daveb makes a valid point as to the size and weight of the trailer you’re getting. A trailer weighing in at 2000lbs shouldn’t need a brake controller, but it couldn’t hurt either, especially since the trailer is equipped, I’d suggest you turn your boost to the lowest setting. I don’t have brakes on our off road trailer, haven’t felt the need for em, even loaded up at close to 2000lbs., but I have upgraded front rotors and pads that help out.
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Thanks to these comments, the Ford issue above and the fact that the harness I thought might serve for a brake controller doesn't match any pigtails to connect to an aftermarket controller (it's the same size as the pigtail so they don't connect), we're bailing on the controller for the moment.
We'll follow up when we get home to satisfy our curiosity if nothing else. Later post to come. Thanks to all.
Don