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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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^^ Nicely done!  This is the best and tidiest use of this space I've seen so far!

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WSFD6107
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Replaced my cubby hole cover plate with the trailer brake cover plate. Then cut out opening for my light switches. Trailer brake cover plate is flatter and accepts switches better with a "factory" lik

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Ya put yer weed in there. Sent from device. Excuse errors.

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Replaced my cubby hole cover plate with the trailer brake cover plate. Then cut out opening for my light switches. Trailer brake cover plate is flatter and accepts switches better with a "factory" like look.
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I like that trim. Is it wrapped?

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Thanks, no it is a process called hydro-dipping. They take a tub of water, then lay the graphics on top of that water. Then they dip the plastic piece into the water and it adheres to the plastic. I'm sure its a little more scientific than that, but that's the simple explanation.

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Thanks, no it is a process called hydro-dipping. They take a tub of water, then lay the graphics on top of that water. Then they dip the plastic piece into the water and it adheres to the plastic. I'm sure its a little more scientific than that, but that's the simple explanation.
Ahh dipping, looks very good.

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4 minutes ago, SirenRed16 said:

Ahh dipping, looks very good.

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Thank you Sir, appreciate the compliment.

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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Put the slider there for my Hopkins insight 2 brake controller... All these dang trucks should have factory brake control...

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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11 hours ago, Imcrazy said:

 All these dang trucks should have factory brake control...

I agree but I get why they don't.  I had an aftermarket installed several months ago while my truck was in for service.  We are pretty sure we are going to buy a travel trailer this spring.  If we do buy one, it will be the first time I've needed a brake controller since 1989.  I am guessing there is a lot of people who have factory brake controllers that are never used.  Many like me have pulled a lot of cargo or boat trailers but they either don't require brakes or use a surge control.

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Aftermarket backup sensors and light bar controller. I replaced the original with one that didn't have the cubby and custom cut it to fit the switches.

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Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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23 hours ago, Donstar said:

I agree but I get why they don't.  I had an aftermarket installed several months ago while my truck was in for service.  We are pretty sure we are going to buy a travel trailer this spring.  If we do buy one, it will be the first time I've needed a brake controller since 1989.  I am guessing there is a lot of people who have factory brake controllers that are never used.  Many like me have pulled a lot of cargo or boat trailers but they either don't require brakes or use a surge control.

Yeah I am with you, I bet lots of people do not ever have a need for the brake controller and quite frankly the Hopkins controller I have is just about as good as factory, just doesn't look as clean... I just wish GM made it easier to add the OEM controller but, I am nit picking here lol...

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On 4/4/2018 at 10:54 AM, WSFD6107 said:

Replaced my cubby hole cover plate with the trailer brake cover plate. Then cut out opening for my light switches. Trailer brake cover plate is flatter and accepts switches better with a "factory" like look.

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where did you get the cover plate?

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2 hours ago, Codey Dowling said:

where did you get the cover plate?

GMPartsDirect  Part# 84109447

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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I put my phone holder in there, with some modifications to make it fit.  I have a few pictures of it, in progress, but none of it done.  I'll post some complete ones tomorrow or Friday.

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Good ideas for that space! I like the clean look.


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