Cost of suppy and install of elec brake controller
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 18:31
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Kev M (NSW)
To amuse myself today I asked the local Nissan dealer how much to install an electric brake controller in the X Trail. As I picked myself up off the floor he wanted to know what the problem was. Just that he wanted $650.00 to do it.
What is a reasonable price to have one installed. I got one fitted in the Triton when they did the dual battery for no extra cost for installation so whats reasonable.
or
Do I bite the bullet and do it myself keeping in mind that I'm a chippie and hate electrical things LOL
Cheers Kev
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Reply By: itsdave - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 18:43
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 18:43
$90 by a mobile sparky who came to the door to fit it.
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 18:47
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 18:47
Thats what I thought Thanks Dave
Kev
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Follow Up By: Ray Bates - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:03
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:03
You can do it yourself. Just follow the instructions. $650.00????? They are having a shot at you
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:56
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:56
Do the instructions include where to place nails LOL
I just don't like wiring things that I don't really know much about but if I never try I'll never learn and if all else fails someone on this site will render assistance.
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 21:06
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 21:06
The best price I can get around here (Mornington Peninsula) is $200 and I supply the unit. Where are you Dave? If
Melbourne who did you use?
Ta
Jenny
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Follow Up By: itsdave - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 22:23
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 22:23
Sorry, I think I misled you. The $90 was install only as I already had the unit.
But sounds like $200 to supply and install isn't to bad I'm on the
Gold Coast so can't be of any help as to a good auto sparkydown your way.
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:18
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 19:18
BIte it baby!
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:15
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:15
If you buy a prodigy it comes with a DVD to tell you how to do it...
As has been said just follow the instructions, not difficult - even a pimply faced tosser could do it so as a chirpie Chippie you should have no worries....
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:17
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:17
Thats another problem which one to get.
Gee you guys like opening a can of worms LOL
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Reply By: pajdid - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:37
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:37
Hayman Reese make one that can be mounted in any position,does not have a pendulum. Very easy to fit. You will have to run it through a continuos relay. Full instructions come with it. Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (VIC) - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:49
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 20:49
Don't go near a Hayman Reece! - they are the only one that are not pendulum operated and do not work anywhere near as
well as those that are. No proportional braking means no control over stopping.
Don't take my word for it - see the expert opinion at
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Follow Up By: Gob & Denny - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 21:14
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 21:14
dunno what you blokes have against hayman reece i have had the same 1 in 2 patrols changed it myself never had a problem withit (now watch out )had the controller for about 7 years works
well it has been used for jayco hawk ,jayco freedom ,a paramount full van and will still be used for our new van
and
mine doesnt run thru a relay
1 wire joined to brake light wire to unit and 1 wire to earth, seperate wire /supply from battery (2nd battery in my case) and 1 wire from unit to plug at rear of truck
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Follow Up By: Muzzgit [WA] - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 01:14
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 01:14
My auto sparkie advised against rigging it up to second battery.
IF you totally bugger your aux battery with a fridge or something, van brakes no workies.
IF your starting battery dies and you have to put the aux for starting, van brakes no workies.
If your main battery no workies then car not going anywhere so van brakes don't matter.
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Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 23:45
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006 at 23:45
Get a Prodigy and install it yourself. I did mine in the Jackaroo - The hardest part was figuring out which was the (cold) wire to cut near the brake switch due to the extra 2 wires for the Cruise control de-activation circuit.
Once identified, the rest was straightforward. I used bullet connectors on all 4 prodigy wires under the dash, so I can easily transfer the unit to another vehicle if required. Make sure you use a 20 or 25 amp auto reset circuit breaker on the battery feed wire. Also make sure to run the earth wire from the battery to the 7 pin plug, don't rely on chassis earth.
The prodigy works brilliantly, and works in reverse too.
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Follow Up By: Mr Fawlty - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:41
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:41
Plus it will work on "auto Hold' as
well....
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 13:05
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 13:05
Mr Fawlty,
Excuse my ingorance but what does "auto hold" mean
Thanks Kev
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Reply By: Barnesy - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 03:10
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 03:10
I am just looking into controllers myself. Know what brakes to get already. Have been quoted $150 to fit. But if there is a DVD telling you how to do it step by step then i may have go at it myself. would make bush repairs a lot easier.
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Reply By: Oz Travellers - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 09:06
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 09:06
The biggest hassle is getting the extra wire from the unit to the rear of your vehicle. Sparky
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 13:03
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 13:03
Do you mean running the control wire from the unit to the trailer plug along the chassis rail?
I may invest in using works ramp to make it a bit easier if thats what you mean.
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Reply By: Pezza (Bris) - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 17:19
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 17:19
Hi Kev,
Get hold of Derek from ABR (site sponsor) he will sell you a new generation prodigy (nothing else comes close ) for a good price, mine was around 155 bucks I think.
Most auto leccies quoted $150 to install, ring around, you may get cheaper.
I did it myself, only 4 wires.
Avagoodn
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 17:52
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 17:52
Thanks Pezza,
I was actually hoping Derek would comment on this thread as I value his opinion highly.
Cheers Kev
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Reply By: DaveNQ - Thursday, Nov 16, 2006 at 22:08
Thursday, Nov 16, 2006 at 22:08
Gday,
Autobarn here in
Cairns quoted me $85 to fit the Prodigy.
Cheers
Dave
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