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Old 03-19-2009, 11:03 AM
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Default Towing newbe with question about controller relay & trailer.
Hello all,
I have two questions and thanks in advance for any and all comments and suggestions.

I am running an 08' DC SR5 with the tow package. I would like to rent a travel trailer this summer. The local outfit rents a 2006 Coachmen Capri 272TBS, which I assume is a 27 footer.

I need to install a brake controller and have found much advise in this forum. I cannot however find if the tow package includes the much needed relay.

Can anyone advise? I would suspect since it is pre-wired for the controller it would have the relay but I just want to make sure.

The 272TBS has a hitch weight of 580lbs with a base weight of 4500lbs. I suspect by the time I carefully add cargo the 580 may increase a bit, and the total weight will of course move up.

If I am careful with my loading, would I need a WDH? What if I added airbags? Or could I do just fine without adding anything but the brake controller?

Thanks again for the help.
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