Electric Brakes for 100 ser
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 09:11
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Johnny boy
Hi all just about to purchase a van and was told by the dealer that I need to install electric brakes on the cruiser I have been told about a few brands like Hayman Reece,GSL,and Red arc and how they don't need to be installed level anymore, as the old ones did and were bigger in size. They all range from $220 to $300 I just wanted to know if there was a particular brand / model that was used??
Also should I do
the springs and shocks before or after I bring the van home as I think I have the original 220,000 odd KM stuff and am once again not sure what brand and to go adjustable rear shocks or not ..PROs and CONs ??
any advice on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
Regards JB.
Reply By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 09:29
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 09:29
you should be ensuring that
the springs and shocks are set up for the tow-ball weight of the van/hitch setup. A
suspension specialist that cares about you - asks about every detail of what you carry and tow, and where, is what you need. I use SA
Suspension in
Adelaide, but it will depend on where you are.
No good changing one without setting up the other to match.
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:07
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:07
Thanx Andrew, Im in western SYD so I will go to a suspention specialist and chat but it was more a brand issue and style as in going adjustable or not and as for towing do you use elec brakes and is it a pendulim swing type or fully electronic ??
as I have just been told that I can have either but dont know the differance .
thanx again for your help .
JB.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:14
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:14
Yes,
well I use the Tekonsha - works fine for me.
As I am usually very heavy (3040kg with a full
tank, no passengers, no luggage, no trailer) I don't bother with the adjustable
suspension although I know a lot of people swear by the Polyairs - do a search on that.
For me I have XX Heavy Duty King Springs front and rear with 3" Fr/4"Rr lift - when laden this levels out; with Heavy Duty Durashocks Front and Rear. Works
well for me in the sort of country I travel in which is mainly off-road and trailer rather than van.
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 12:16
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 12:16
Hi Andrew , mate I have tried to find someone up here who can sell me a Tekonsha Elec brake kit but nobody has heard of them I have been to there website and they are in Michigan U.S.A but no over the counter sales here , so where did you get yours from ??
Regards JB.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:16
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:16
I can't remember Johnny boy - I have bought a lot of stuff from Derek at ABR and would have zero moment's hesitation buying it from him.
Great guy - free with his advice which is on the ball.
Ciao for now
Andrew.
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Reply By: Member - Hugh (WA) - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 09:57
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 09:57
Hi Johnny Boy,
Do a quick search of this site and I think you'll find that the most popular (and considered to be the best) electric brake controller is the Tekonsha Prodigy (surprised it wasn't on your list). I have the Redarc unit (Aussie built) as it was already fitted to my Patrol. Works OK but I'd go the Prodigy.
Regards,
Hugh
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:42
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 10:42
Hi Johnny boy
Prodigy is the way to go. You should pay no more than $195.00 delivered to your door.
Try ebay, caravans plus, camec or repco.
They are my best selling brake controller and I am sure you will be pleased with it. When you have it fitted make sure they use a fresh earth and positive wire from the battery to prevent the Prodigy picking up fault codes from its auto test feature.
Regards Derek.
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:04
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:04
Hi all ,can anyone tell me the diff between the Tekonsha prodigy and the Voyager
as I can get the voyager easy enough but not the Prodigy??
and has anyone got the Redarc or Hayman reece ?
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Follow Up By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:15
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 13:15
The Voyager is the earlier type of brake controller and does not self adust or work in reverse like the Prodigy.
Give me a ring.
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Follow Up By: bob&loz - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 22:32
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 22:32
Derek
Which caravan brakes work in reverse (something I would like to have on my next van) as the ones I have now only work in forward direction.
Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - Geordie C (WA) - Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 22:44
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 at 22:44
Bob,
the hydraulic/electric disc brakes on my boat trailer work in forward or reverse.
I think they are ALKO brand. No reason you cant fit the same to a caravan as a boat trailer.
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