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Towing this?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by HulkHoganLogan, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    gmann1972

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    No actually I didn't use the wireless. I mounted the compressor in one of the bed compartments and wired it from the battery through the switch mounted in the cab, back to the compressor.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    How do you like it? The wireless seems more desirable but a lot more cash. Bed compartments..the small ones near the tailgate?
     
  3. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    that's why I didn't get the wireless, more cashola... Yes, the compartments by the tailgate, I assume you have those in your 10, I don't know if you do. I love having the compressor, wouldn't have it any other way, I can adjust on the fly driving down the road, its nice to have
     
  4. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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  5. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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    Saw this installed on a Chevy on YouTube I think..did you have to drill through the firewall or is there somewhere to wire through already? How was the installation in general?
     
  7. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    I didn't need to drill any holes, there are "rubber drain" plugs under the carpet, pull up the carpet, poke a hole in the rubber plug and run the hoses and the wiring through the hole and then seal it up with some RTV,
     
  8. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    Awesome, didn't wanna drill is why I was looking at the wireless kit. Thanks again for all your help bro, I'll keep you updated when I get parts ordered and installed!
     
  9. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    No problem anytime,
     
  10. Mar 8, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    You can tow heavy loads easily with a Tacoma if you are a flatlander. In the Rockies or driving through mountains? You will think differently going 40 MPH at redline with 10 angry drivers stacked up behind you.
     
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    Would airbags with a sway bar be a good way to go or would they work against each other? Sorry, I am new to this stuff
     
  12. May 19, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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    <<<brand new myself

    I have the firestone air bags and the husky centerline wdh. i towed my TT(4500# Dry) today i had about 30 psi in the bags(probably too much?) I did everything on the fly. read some things here on the towing bible...couldnt find anything about the amount of air pressure, so i went with 30 psi(thought it was safe). when the trailer was hooked up i didnt not get much or any sag. the ride was pretty decent despite some rain and a bit of wind(im in the mid-west) i believe the wdh helped a lot. i did have an incident trying to park it, one of my trunnion bars came off and broke my cable on the locking pin...i think it was too sharp of a turn and there was a slope in the parking lot.

    the only bad thing was the truck started to bounce for about 1/4 mile...didnt know what that was about, but have to do another test ride.

    can anyone tell me what setting should i keep my tekonsha p3 trailer brake controller on.
     
  13. May 20, 2017 at 3:43 AM
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    Lots of videos on youtube about adjusting the brake controller. It's not a set number for everyone. Basically go to an empty parking lot or anywhere you can get 25-30mph without traffic and use your manual override until you hear/see/smell your trailer brakes lock up. Adjust lower until they don't. You want the most braking power without locking them up.

    ***As a reminder, you want your truck/trailer setup as you would on a trip so the weight is correct and the brake controller does it's job correctly. No reason to hook your trailer up dry then take off a week later wet and wonder why your brakes aren't working correctly.

    This is the video I used. Kind of cheesy but you'll get the idea.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wkBzz-Ga0A&t=157s
     
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