Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I bought a 3500 DRW because I had a 3500lb camper and would not have considered any less as even with the DRW it was still close to the GVWR. I was scepetical about towing with this setup and therefore didn't. Trailer brakes may help some but still doesn't solve the fact you are exceding your GVWR as well as possibly you gross combined weight rating. Plain and simple...start looking for a 3500 truck if you are going to continue using the camper and towing!
I was uncomfortable with my camper (and the associated weight issues) and decided to sell it and buy a trailer...either I will tow the RV or the race car trailer...not both.
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What is expensive about stopping while hauling a load?
Install exhaust brake to stop most of the load and slow you on the hills. Then install brakes on the boat trailer to help stop you in a panic situation.
This is a no brainer.
You bought the truck, boat and the camper, but $2K more to ensure saftey is too expensive?
I just don't get it.
To answer you question.......I use a Jacobs brake and a Prodigy controller that powers my installed electric trailer brakes at ALL four wheels.
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Guys, he does not have a 7500lb trailer, but he could be exceeding the GVWR.
Get the prodigy and the exhaust brake, equip the trailer accordingly.
Good luck, you're a lucky man to be having these "problems"
Get the prodigy and the exhaust brake, equip the trailer accordingly.
Good luck, you're a lucky man to be having these "problems"
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