If the trailer is disconnected from the tow vehicle for an extended period of time (days) do the controller &amp; remote have to paired again?
1391121
Not in my experience. I had paired the unit when I got it and drove the TV around with the trailer to get the unit set up. I didn't get a chance to take a trip using the unit until six months later. Following the hook up instructions, I hooked the trailer electrical up to the TV, started the TV, and then plugged the remote into the power outlet. The unit showed it was connected within a minute or two (probably sooner). Hooking up after a stay on the coast was just as simple. I keep the instruction card in my vehicle but haven't needed it yet. You can adjust the amount of braking needed on the trailer by using an adjustment wheel on the remote, on the fly. It was a heck of a lot easier than wiring my TV and I can use the remote in any TV with my trailer. I would recommend this product without hesitation.
1533393
With this particular controller, there is four wires. You would either need to hard wire the controller or purchase a vehicle specific wiring harness for it. Some vehicles have a connector under the dash for this harness if they are equipped with the towing package. My vehicle didn't and I had to wire it myself. Hope this helps. Safe towing.
685579
It does shut off on its own after a while. Not sure how long it takes, but it is always off when I get into my truck. The display is always lit while the truck is running, whether or not the trailer is connected
426253
Antenna wire, dont remove it or shorten it, i tried and it quit receiving commands from the remote. Just keep it wrapped around the landing gear.
1858660
No. The Tow/Haul mode will still be available. The shift points for it can be changed separately in the tuner.
1231379
As long as your 7 pole trailer connection to the brake controller and trailer is wired correctly it should not matter what vehicle the remote is in. The remote only gets 12 volt power from the vehicle.
331128
Yes you just wire it in with the provided harness but most likely you will have to run a wire back to the trailer hookup
1248814
You don't leave it in the vehicle. After you are done programming your vehicle, you unplug it.
1952782
Like the other said. Also, keep the instructions that come with it handy in case you need to reprogram the remote again.
2223775
This trailer lock requires that a trailer must be disconnected from the towing vehicle in order to function. As an alternative, your trailer almost certainly has the safety chains that are used to attach to the towing vehicle when your trailer is attached. Use a separate padlock with a hasp too large to be cut with a pair of bolt cutters to connect a safety chain to the towing vehicle. Hope this helps.From: charlesneely@mygrande.net
341924
Funny this came up. The Classic Controller broke about 5 days ago. A wire broke down next to the connector which is plugged into the regular controller. Just threw it in the trash. I think we had it about 3 or 4 months.
606740
Yes it will. We had the same situation and the remote has worked out for us.
628728
Yes, check service manual....it is normally on by default....but with the remote controller it can be turned off!
953967
The controller does not goes of to sleep unless you switch it off. The remote is always up and using the battery. But it still has been running for me for over 3 months.
1864581
No is just followed the instructions givein with my remote i had no problem remind you it will take several attemps but my romotes work just fine
2238960
As long as the vehicle has a 7-pole tow plug and a 12v power plug in the inside, it should be fine. The controller pairs with the included remote, not the car. All your car needs is the correct tow plug and power plug for it to work. Since you single-out American cars, can you clarify what region your car is in (Europe/Asia)? I don't know for certain whether these plugs are globally standard.
1198400
Not an issue... I leave it plugged in to the OBDII all of the time. I do take the remote control head off of the phone cord and stash it in the glove compartment when I will not be towing for a while. This is a great, responsive brake controller that works like you hope it will.