New trailer

[JB4310]

Just to clarify, I meant 4 straps of 5 K WLL, 1 on each of the 4 corners of the tractor, plus 1 on rear implement and 1 on loader, for a total of 6.

Some guys really don't like the straps, But I think you would be OK.

Since you can still return them, then I'd call the dealer and see what they recommend, maybe before you dirty them you'll change your mind and go with chains.

Personally I use chains and binders for the machine and straps for the implements and loader.

JB.

 

[BlackRaptor]

Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[bigdad]

That is a nice trailer!

Some states require you to secure your load from all four corners. Got cautioned for that once while pulling a trailer with a skid loader and I had the front secured with a chain over the FEL and the rear secured with a chain through the eye of the rear hitch.

One of those situations where the officer said..."you ain't from around here are ya?" (Do I hear banjo music?)

 

[BlackRaptor]

I have one more question. I need to start pulling the tractor around this weekend outside of the farm site.
I need a brake controller. my truck is a 08 1500 Sierra I was told someone makes a brake controller that just plugs in under the dash no wiring needed. is this true? and who makes it?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Your truck if equipped with the tow package is equipped with the harness already installed. It should have a pig tail to splice into the brake controllers 4 wires. If you can not find the pig tail just buy a new one, the cost about $10. You will also need a Max Fuse, either 30 or 40 amp, depending on the trucks year. Any brake controller will work, just hit your local RV dealer or even Uhaul and they can set you up. This is your best option since time is limited.

Look in your manual for instructions or check out this site and hit the help tab then go to GM/Chevy for instructions.

R and P Carriages Trailer Sales, Service, Parts and Rentals

Chris

 

[BlackRaptor]

Thanks for your help Chris.

 

[jwstewar]

BR,

You will not have a pig tail seperate. Starting with the new body style GM did away with the harness.

There is now 4 wires up under the dash taped to a larger wire that you will have to splice into the wire lead that comes with the brake controller. You can no longer just do the plug and play.

I'm looking for a site that has the pictures that I used for reference when I did my Suburban last month. I'll post it when I find it.

OK, I found it. Look here: http://www.stealthv.com/images/GMT900_Trailer_Brake_Controller_Install.pdf

BTW, Chris, I did stop at Radio Shack last night and picked up mostof the stuff (LEDs, switchs, and project boxes) to build a testers for the truck & trailer wirings. I had picked the ends up a couple of weeks ago at Menards. Now I just need to get some wire for the truck side tester.

 

[BlackRaptor]

jwstewar Thank you for the link.
Thats too bad they went away from the plug and play. hopefully it's not too much harder to do.
I'll get this installed tomorrow night.
Thanks again.

 

[jwstewar]

Here is the link I used to wire it up on my Suburban. http://www.justanswer.com/questions/yp0l-connect-tlr-brake-controller-2007 This one even tells you how to hook the aux power wire up to charge your battery.

It is easy to hook up. There are just 4 wires to slice. Hard part is recognizing the wires under the dash.

Don't make the same mistake I did. The 12v and the brake wire are big wires and they are red & blue. The ground and the brake light signal are small. Ground is white and the bls is white with a very small very light blue tracer. When I was hooking it up, must have dropped one and picked the other up. The controller (Tekonsha P3) immediately told me I had a short. So I check and that is what happened. But then I couldn't get the brake signal, but I couldn't find any blown fuses on any of the brake lights and all brake lights worked. Couldn't figure it out. Next day Monica called me and asked why the cruise control wouldn't work. They must piggy back the controller off the cruise control circuit.

 

[jwstewar]

If any one is looking for a Tekonsha P3, I found mine on ebay NIB for $106.50 shipped. The guys name is gobatelli. It was new and came quick. I think I had it within 2 days. I bought the P3 for less than most people are buying "cheap" controllers. I think he sells the Prodigy for around $95. I have both. Both are great controllers, but I really like the P3.