Ridgeline came with towing package, do we need electric braking system when we tow camper

Tiny
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2006 ridgeline, we tow a camper 3,000 - 4,000lbs. Installed electric braking system for camper on ridgeline. All kind of lights are on ABS VH or something. HELP
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Thursday, September 20th, 2012 AT 12:47 AM

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Tiny
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Check the codes and get back to us.

Who installed it? It should not effect the abs system.

I towed a 17 ft popup which was 3500 and never used electric brakes.

Roy
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Thursday, September 20th, 2012 AT 2:59 AM
Tiny
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Roy, Husband installed, weight on trailer is 4700, codes U0122 & B1170 for f-can malfunction ECM-PCM-VSA control module unit failure.
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Thursday, September 20th, 2012 AT 11:22 AM
Tiny
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If you think it had something to do with the electric brakes, tell him to disconnect them and see if the problems go away.

4700 is a lot more than the 3 to 4 thousand you stated. Yes, either electric or surge brakes would be in order.

Roy
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Thursday, September 20th, 2012 AT 11:25 AM

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