At 02:14 PM 2/9/2001 -0800, you wrote:
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>
>If the folks at Kelsey-Hayes or Tekonsha had gotten a little creative, I'm
>sure they could have developed some sort of (electrical) sensor that could
>determine the increase in pressure in the tow vehicle's hydraulic brake
>system initiated by the driver; which doesn't require significant amounts of
>hydraulic fluid, and which is not affected by the anti lock brake system.
>Problem solved.
I imagine that they thought they *had* gotton creative. I remember using
the K-H hydraulic controller on our old Malibu that we hauled a camper
with, 1983-1989. Worked great...no changes in properties. I also remember
that the auto mfg. did not like people to tap into the brake system, and
threatened a voiding of warranty. That's about when the 'tail-light'
controllers were rising in popularity, before the ABS were available, even.
>
>Perhaps the best solution would be for the automakers to provide such a
>towing option as an add on or integral part of the ABS system. This ABS
>system already has a computer and knows exactly what the driver is doing.
>Therefore, it would be the logical component to provide the modulated signal
>to the trailer brakes or trailer brake controller.
This would be a great solution...but don't hold your breath. Trailer
pullers are not a huge part of their markets. Still, seems like they might
give it some thought. I wonder how we could let them know that there's a
need?
- Dick
(5368)
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