Tamiya truck questions

[1985 kenworth]

from my knowledge you can use a remote switch on your radio for the power landing gear and your switch for your fifth wheel to open and close it as long as it is a 4 channel radio.as far as the light cord .yes that cord powers the rear trailer lights which gives you the running lights signal lights and brake lights on the trailer although i think i saw somewhere someone had put lights on the trailer by a wireless remote.i can't think of where i saw it.hopes this helps you out

[Brian in PA]

There are all kinds of places to hide the controller. SS-tronix has a wireless kit that works with the MFU. It works great! I have had 2 of them.

[Terry]

Thanks for the info. It's funny, I've been in the rc hobby for 25+ years and never knew how insanely addictive this segment of the hobby was. I just need to start with a kit and take it from there. I've decided I am going to start with a Tamiya King Hauler, and am thinking about going with the drop deck trailer from gardentrucking. I will probably pick up a scale 4x4 pickup to put on the trailer for now.
I ended up selling off all of my other cars so I can invest everthing into this part of the hobby. As I get older, I am more interested in the detail and not in all out speed.