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Trailer Hitch Question
My wife's niece and husband just bought a new popup camper, which is their first RV after tent camping for a long time.  The niece asked me if the Intelli-Hitch Brake Controller is "good."

"Dang Little Niece, I don't know, but I know some RVers who do know."

So on behalf of DW's niece and husband, we'd sure appreciate any guidance that we might share with them.  And as always, many thanks in advance.

Re: Trailer Hitch Question
Reply #1
What is she going to pull the pop up camper with and how much does the pop up weigh?
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life

Re: Trailer Hitch Question
Reply #2
In my experience with two different 'pop-ups' (Tent Trailers), both StarCraft, they had their own built in 'surge brake' systems. There was no need for a controller.

When I went to a 30'HR however my education began!   :o
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

Re: Trailer Hitch Question
Reply #3
This has been very helpful.  I've talked with this young couple and they're making some decisions based in part the above information ... so thank you for the help.

Re: Trailer Hitch Question
Reply #4
I've had a good experience using a Tekonsha Prodigy 3 brake controller pulling a 6,000 lb. trailer.

It's for sale, if interested!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

 
Re: Trailer Hitch Question
Reply #5
I've had a good experience using a Tekonsha Prodigy 3 brake controller pulling a 6,000 lb. trailer.

It's for sale, if interested!

Yea we also liked the Prodigy very much. Worked great pulling our 27' trailer.
Lynn and Lori