Full Size Pull behind RV thread

Mine came with a really nice hitch but what is a brake controller and tranny cooler? My P/U has the "towing package" so I'm assuming that means tranny cooler?

Camper you just bought has electric brakes. Brake controller controls those e-brakes connecting them electrically to your brake pedal. Signal goes through your connector.

"Tow package" doesn't necessarily mean you have a tranny cooler. Lots of times if it's dealer installed you may only have a hitch and wiring. Something to check out. BTW, I've towed many thousands of miles without a transmission cooler. If you take it easy it's not an absolute must IMHO, depending on the vehicle.

Your truck will have a tranny cooler either way; the towing package usually will indicate added cooling but as stated that's not guaranteed. Not complicated to add one if needed.

Mine does have a temp gauge for the tranny so I'm assuming it has a tranny cooler. How do I check?

Every truck will have a tranny cooler, they are just beefier if the tow package includes that. Even cars have a tranny cooler, they are just small.

Ideally the tow package would include beefed up trans cooler, and beefed up alternator.

The cooler is typically right in your radiator or sandwiched in front of it. The tranny has fluid lines running from it up to the cooler. If you add an extra cooler it will be plumbed into these lines. If you have a trans temp gauge, just tow the camper and watch your temps, and add cooling if needed.

Thanks, as soon as it stops raining I'm going to check

You must not live anywhere near me then.

Alabama. You have more rainy days but we get MUCH more rain.

New question. How big of a generator to I need to run my "little/light camper"

Including the a/c

Tech question.

I have a 3 prong 30 amp power cord and the 3 prong power connector on the TT. How can I run the trailer off a a regular extension cord with 110 while it's in my driveway? My old motorhome had a 110 and a 30amp but not the new TT unless I;m missing it somewhere

I'm confused!!

I know the 110 won't run the a/c I just want it running everything else.

Available anywhere (Walmart)...

No shit?

Damn, thanks

you can get an adapter from most any RV store and some bigger walmarts. If you get a big 10x3 extention cord it likely will run your air too. I have one that will run mine, it is just start draw that is big on RV air.

Just got back from Wallyworld with the adapter. Thanks guys

Now I'm gonna wash it which makes me wish it were smaller and then plug her up and start playing.

Week after Thanksgiving I'm going to take the TT to our local state park and leave it there for a month or longer. Gonna set up a nice campsite and I'll stay out there for a week or so but also let my friends and the girls I work with use it... everyone is excited including me!

I haven't had problems running the A/C for our 23' on 110. We do it on a regular basis when we stop to visit friends and plug into the house (need to keep our dogs cool in the summer).

I do make a point of not running the microwave and put the fridge on propane. Usually the plug is on a 20amp breaker in the house.

I went out and set up my TT for the first time at our local state park



Looking out the front door.





This is going to be a fun weekend

There is a learning curve for setting up a TT

I had it all set up, all the jacks down, the truck unhooked, the plumbing and electrial attached and then I remembered the slide out and realized I was to close to the pole

Minor setback. Good luck and enjoy!

I can think of worse ways of realizing that.