Jump to content

Truebrit

Member
  • Posts

    2
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Recent Profile Visitors

The recent visitors block is disabled and is not being shown to other users.

Truebrit's Achievements

0

Reputation

  1. The brake controller is an electronic device that sends a signal to the trailer brakes when the tow vehicle has the brakes applied. This was typically a separate item you purchased but many vehicles have a socket where you could just plug in and play. Recently some vehicles have this built in and included with the tow package, it was in my current F150. It is not included in the Aviator tow package; which incidentally is totally useless in my state if you tow more than 3000lbs. The dealer spoke to Lincoln and there is no controller available and they will not say if there will be. interestingly, one is available for the Ford Explorer so why not the Aviator? The Explorer however is only rated for 5600 lbs, a little too close for my trailer. Finally, I was advised by the dealer that aftermarket controllers were not recommended, nice of them to say since a sale was on the line!
  2. I was interested in an Aviator to tow my Lance Camping Trailer. It weighs around 5000 lbs the Aviator is rated to tow 6000-7200 lbs. I just spent half a day driving to a dealer, test driving,; very nice by the way; and trying to buy. I asked about them installing the required electronic brake controller. Not available! What? They are required in many states, trailer over 3000lbs in my state. How can Lincoln advertise a 6000lb tow rating when they can’t supply a brake controller? Try aftermarket you say? No dice said Lincoln and the dealership, would not play nice with the other electronics. Disgusted and disappointed.
×
×
  • Create New...