[pmkitchen]

Ada and I attended the SOITC Rally in Goshen, IN this month. We had a great time
and learned a lot too. One thing I learned is that DRV and Carlisle Industries
have come up with a solution to the compatability issue with the Ford integrated
trailer brake controller in 2008 and newer trucks. I consulted with Charles
Coleman, DRV Customer Service Rep and Barry Hansel, a representative from
Carlisle Industires. The solution is the installation of the Carlisle Prodigy
Adaptor Module (Carlisle Model HBA-CAM) in the coach connected to the Carlisle
Hydrastar trailer brake actuator. I bought the unit and did the installation
myself. I followed the direction to the letter including soldering the
connections and sealing them with heat-shrink tubing. I further cleaned up the
wiring by protecting them with a platic wire wrapping. We are takling the barkes
here! Now it is time to hit the road and see if the "Trailer Brake Disconnected"
warning comes on any more. More news to follow on that.

I am a sceptic about these types of modifications. I even went to the Carlisle
web site only to find that they say the HBA-CAM is not compatible with the 2008
Ford integrated brake controller. That is why I spent the time on the phone with
Barry Hansel. He assured me that the web site was wrong and that the unit will
solve the compatibility issue. Sure hope so!