heavyduty Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Has anyone had any experience with a direct link. Ordered one took 3 months to get it, installed it today and can't get it to communicate with truck. I can call customer service Monday just wandering it anyone had same problem might have a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyandSusan Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Only problem we had was the wire gauge used on the actuator was too small so it was not sending enough voltage for the actuator to communicate with the controller. A simple upsizing of the wire solved that issue. But if you are not using their actulink electric/hydraulic actuator then this would not be a helpful guess. Full disclosure - I did not install the actuator and I did already have some of the basic wiring done in the truck from the previous brake controller. The rest of the setup in the truck I did do, but that pretty much was just hooking up the connectors. Mor/ryde did the actuator installation. It was their first one, so I helped a bit and we figured it out together. Susan & Trey Selman | email | HDT: '01 770 VED12 | 5er: '02 40' Travel Supreme RLTSOA | '16 Piaggio MP3 500 | '15 Smart Cabrio | Personal Blog | HHRV Resource Guide | HHRV Campgrounds | Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I was wondering which "adapter cable" you ordered with the controller, the 6 pin or 9 pin? What year and model of your truck? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyduty Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I ordered the 9 pin. It is a 2005 volvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I went with Hayes unit. Seems simple by design. I like simple 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Biggest problem with simple anymore, is shelf stock is the only product left. They're not making the simple units anymore. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 So true 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Biggest problem with simple anymore, is shelf stock is the only product left. They're not making the simple units anymore. Not true. Hayes still makes their air to electric controller. Like Glenn said, it is simple and very effective. I've got 30k miles on mine and love it. I would have liked to have a BrakeSmart like I had in the LGT but oh well. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Apologies. My local contact had told me, a couple years ago, that pressure sensor brake controllers were a thing of the past. Might have to look again. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I was agreeing that simple technology is going away. Just ordered the Hayes unit. Could have got it thru many vendors. Dw ordered on her Amazon prime account 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 The Hayes controller works. On ours, or in our setup there is a short delay between applying pedal pressure and feeling the trailer brakes apply. If the stars ever align for us, where we had a rv with disc brakes , I would set up a Blu-Dot system on rig. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 OK Jim, now I am curious. I have disc brakes and have never noticed any delay. Thanks for giving me something else to "look" for as I drive along MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Phil- Our Carrilite has electric drums on it still. One of the various reasons we want to upgrade RV's. (residental fridge, disc brakes, leveling, quiet AC's, etc) Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 The Hayes controller works. On ours, or in our setup there is a short delay between applying pedal pressure and feeling the trailer brakes apply. If the stars ever align for us, where we had a rv with disc brakes , I would set up a Blu-Dot system on rig. Jim, We had a delay with our unit as well however we played around with the "Brake Balance Control" adjustment and the delay went away. Below is the blurb from the Hayes instructions...... BALANCING TOWING TRAILER VEHICLE AND BRAKE SYSTEMS CONTROLLER ADJUSTMENT The controller handle adjustment affects the rate of application of the trailer brakes. This adjustment has no bearing on the maximum braking capacity of the trailer brakes. This adjust- ment should be made to provide for slight lead of the trailer brakes over the tow vehicle brakes. Turning the handle clock - wise will decrease the rate of application of the trailer brakes, while counter clockwise will increase the rate of application. When the desired setting is reached, the controller will hold the adjustment Drive on........(Brake with care.....) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have a DirecLInk on my truck. The controller shipped almost immediately, but it took a few weeks for the adapter to arrive. It has been a great controller, though. Works very well for me. I did have a question for their support and they answered it immediately. Very happy with their product and company. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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