Posted: 31 Jan 2009 14:40
"Super Souls's" radio station was based in the Goldfield Hotel which still stands. Image from my desktop of Google Earth "Street View" image.
Jon wrote:This is getting interesting. It would be fun to be a part of.
What date is the Goldfield stop scheduled again.
airfuelEddie wrote:Here's the brake controller I am thinkingabout buying after I get the trailer home. What do you guys think? I know nothing about this stuff but have learned some from Barc and Pat. I dont think the timed units are any good preferring the inertia units for more consistent braking which is proportional to the trucks braking force when applied. So what do you think? Is this one any good or junk? http://www.brakecontroller.com/prodigy1.htm
Yes, for only 14.95 extra we can have both Drew's and my rigs hooked up or swapped if needed. After reading a little bit and thinking in my head, the brake controllers are mandatory unless you want to see the trailer leading the way! NOT (Thanks for that description Pat) Thanks for advice Barc, I'll order a unit plus the extra cable for Drew's truck if needed. Here's the site that along with the advice , I used to make my decision on the Controller. I thought with a pendulum style proportionng device it would allow the braking system to operate with a 'proportional pressure application",(meaning they are the same force regardless of speed), so I dont understand why the stop&go would be any different Barc. maybe you can explain that to me. Thanks http://www.etrailer.com/faq_brakecontroller.aspxfal308 wrote:Eddie, just looked at your link. Are you going to get the second tow vehicle special? Then both of your trucks could be wired up.
The Prodigy has a good reputation but, like any inertia controller, watch out in stop and go or city traffic. Without the vehicle's inertia you have less trailer braking power. Just think ahead a little bit when driving slow and you should be golden
FWIW, a Prodigy is what I'd probably get if I was in the market for a controller.
I had to put it off till next Mon. the 9th of Feb. simply too much snow to park it here. My neighbor has a small farm around the corner from me and he is letting me keep it there but it's also the same snowy conditions. It's going to warm up to the 50's this weekend, Mon. should be much better. I have the Check from the Bank, it's mine!! I also ordered the Prodigy Electronic Inertia Brake Controller and adaptor lead. It just clicks in, and goes. You, Bob & I will be able to drive it safely now Dave, especially in the Colo. mountain passes.dave-r wrote:Come on Eddie. Lets see this trailer!
Thanks Drew, I cant wait to get it here to start working on it. I want to install a mounted winch plate at the forward floor center,(front of the trailer inside), that way we can simply attach the tow straps around the K-Member and pull it up easy as you please. I'm thinking a 4500lb. unit should do it. Harbor freight has Chicago Pnuematic brands for about 200.00 bucks. I am in welding and can weld up a plate for it to mount to the floor then to the frame of the trailer itself.drewcrane wrote:yes ed that is a little snow you have there, in a deep trucker voice"it sounds like a nice rig"