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jcasey · 01-13-2011, 11:34 AM

More information:
According to Carlisle, the brake controller supplier, the 2011 Ford truck is compatible to the Carlisle brake controller mounted on DRV trailers without the HBA-CAM--therefore none is needed.

That is not true for those using the 2011 Chevy/GMC tow vehicle, which does require the HBA-CAM to be installed on a DRV.

DRV offers the HBA-CAM as an option and has notified all dealers to ask the potential buyers the type and year of the tow vehicle to determine if the optional HBA-CAM should be ordered.

Not all units, depending upon which tow vehicle is to be used, require the HBA-CAM. Therefore, installing a HBA-CAM in all units is unwise since some don't need it. There has also been resistance to the idea of installing it on all units whether needed or not.

01-13-2011, 11:34 AM	#25
jcasey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Estes Park, CO Posts: 82	New Truck for the MS 38 RSSB3 More information: According to Carlisle, the brake controller supplier, the 2011 Ford truck is compatible to the Carlisle brake controller mounted on DRV trailers without the HBA-CAM--therefore none is needed. That is not true for those using the 2011 Chevy/GMC tow vehicle, which does require the HBA-CAM to be installed on a DRV. DRV offers the HBA-CAM as an option and has notified all dealers to ask the potential buyers the type and year of the tow vehicle to determine if the optional HBA-CAM should be ordered. Not all units, depending upon which tow vehicle is to be used, require the HBA-CAM. Therefore, installing a HBA-CAM in all units is unwise since some don't need it. There has also been resistance to the idea of installing it on all units whether needed or not. __________________ 2011 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke F350 Super Cab, AT, DRW, Lariat. with Ride-Rite Firestone Air Bags. Used to tow 2011 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 #5568, which is equipped with Center Point Suspension, Trailair Hitch, Level-Up, dual pane windows, Satellite Finder, 17.5 Tires, Dual Air, Valley/Husky 24,000 5th wheel hitch.