Trailer Stability Assist

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24th February 2019, 02:51 PM
DiscoJeffster

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Originally Posted by rocket rod

Do you have to put one on each indicator (I couldn't be bothered frankly)?

Supposedly not though for completeness I did. When you indicate, the trailer light on the dash flashes and is another indicator the trailer is detected. With only one side, you won’t see the flash on the non-modified side. It doesn’t matter, it’s still detected, just whether you’re a pedant like me or not and want the indicator for both sides.
24th February 2019, 02:57 PM
kelvo

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Originally Posted by wardy1

Went over a weighbridge on the way home actually.
Trailer was 2250kg (with gas bottles and 1 of 2 100ltr water tanks full). The car came in at 3320kg so gross was 5570kg. Well within the limits according to the handbook.

Which water tank was full front or rear? If it was the rear that would most likely be the reason for the swaying, the heavy rear will act like a pendulum keeping the sway going.
24th February 2019, 04:30 PM
LRD414

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Originally Posted by wardy1

... The trailer assist DEFINITELY wasn’t working as we had very uncomfortable trailer sway on several occasions.

Did the vehicle change behaviour to correct the sway or did you intervene? I’ve never felt it operate but understand it to be very subtle.

Scott
25th February 2019, 09:08 AM
wardy1

I had to either slow down or apply the electric brakes manually
25th February 2019, 10:19 AM
cjc_td5

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket rod

Do you have to put one on each indicator (I couldn't be bothered frankly)?

No. Only one side is required.
25th February 2019, 10:32 AM
Redback

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Originally Posted by rocket rod

Thanks for your responses on this issue. I'm now the proud owner of 2 Chinese metal load resistors ($15) that are yet to be installed. What I would like to know from someone is what method they used to install one in the car (instead of the trailer) so they can be used on any trailer eg hire units. My guess is there would need to be a switch to turn them on/off so TSA is not active full time?

TSA is on all the time as it's mechanical, so can't be turned off or on, it works by sensing trailer sway.
12th April 2019, 07:13 PM
rocket rod

Sorry to bring this old thread up again but I've installed the load resistor onto the RHS car indicator using a switch in the circuit. I've checked the wiring job with a test lamp and that flashes in unison with the indicators (and doesn't when I flick the switch) but I don't get any trailer icon on the dash. Do I have to have a trailer attached to make it happen or should the dash icon flash without a trailer?
12th April 2019, 08:15 PM
disco4now

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Originally Posted by rocket rod

I've installed the load resistor onto the RHS car indicator

The car indicators are on a separate circuit to the trailer indicators. The load resistor will need to be in parallel with the trailer indicator. You could put it in the car, but it needs to be from the trailer indicator circuit to earth. If switched on it should indicate a trailer attached even when its not there.

regards
Gerry
13th April 2019, 12:24 AM
rocket rod

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Originally Posted by disco4now

The car indicators are on a separate circuit to the trailer indicators. The load resistor will need to be in parallel with the trailer indicator. You could put it in the car, but it needs to be from the trailer indicator circuit to earth. If switched on it should indicate a trailer attached even when its not there.

regards
Gerry

Damn, I thought that might be the case. Thanks

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