New to Pop Ups

[jcassidy]

Hi Folks:

I am picking up a 1993 Jayco Cardinal pop up on Saturday. I have always had a class C or A motorhome. I was looking for some towing advice. I have a 2012 Nissan pathfinder, I was just wondering what kind of ball hitch I need, also the trailer connection, I suspect it is a 4 connection on the older models.

Lastly, from my reading you do not use electric brakes with these as they have hydraulics? Please let me know if there is anything else I should know.

Thanks,
John

[freskanova]

I also have a 1993 jayco. Mine has the standard 2" ball hitch and comes with surge brakes. Cannot remember at this time my trailing connection. Hope this helps

[DocBrown]

If you are mechanically inclined and can swap out the axle for one with electric brakes, I would look into it. I had surge brakes on 2 Jayco popups. They were marginally useful and the master cylinders are prone to failure. Short term, replace the plastic master cylinder cap with a metal one. The plastic ones leak water when it rains.

[freskanova]

I do agree doc brown...now, back to the future!