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Rwake901
Explorer
Jun 10, 2019

Fifth wheel brakes

This is my first 5th wheel and I have a question about the brakes. The brakes on the 5th wheel do work but should I be able to lock up the brakes with the gain on the brake unit adjusted up all the way or is it normal not to be able to? Thanks
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Jun 10, 2019
    At low speed, yes but not at high speed.

    You do feel a strong pull even at highway speed if you pull the lever.
  • twodownzero's avatar
    twodownzero
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2019
    I can lock up my empty car trailer but not my 5er. Maybe mine need adjustment.
  • PNW_Steve's avatar
    PNW_Steve
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2019
    I am no guru.

    I can tell you that I have owned half a dozen trailer brake controllers and about as many trailers. On the every one of them I could lock up the trailer brakes if I turned the gain up to high.

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