I recently purchased a Fleetwood Santa Fe pop up camper. It weights about 1800 lbs dry and probably 2500 lbs with gear, water, batteries, etc. I'm currently towing it with a 2002 Ford Explorer V8 with factory tow package and 7 pin round connector. It has a hookup behind the glovebox to plug in a brake controller, so installation should be easy. I used to have an 18' boat that weighed probably about 3000 lbs with no trailer brakes and never had a problem. Is it worth the cost of installing a brake controller? I see mixed reviews on what type to get. Is it worth getting the proportional over time delayed for such a light trailer? My tongue weight is about 350lbs so no issues there.
Next question... the trailer came with a friction sway control setup which I've never used. I see that I can get an adapter for my drop mount for about $30-40. Will this make a big difference and should I get it so that I can use the sway control?
Thanks for all your insight!
Next question... the trailer came with a friction sway control setup which I've never used. I see that I can get an adapter for my drop mount for about $30-40. Will this make a big difference and should I get it so that I can use the sway control?
Thanks for all your insight!