How to set up trailer breaks
Yet another question. My F350 has the dash display that shows the trailer gain when its hooked up to the truck. I will be traveling some steep mountain passes. Right now my gain reads 4.5. My Ford own...
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4x4Bob wrote:
schl44:
Before you get your controller dialed in you should adjust the brake shoes on each wheel. If you have never done this or have not done this for awhile it should be done before your trip. Electric trailer brakes are not self adjusting like your tow vehicle. Because you do not want one wheel grabbing harder then the others.
If not sure how to do this simple task, check U-Tube. There are several video's showing how.
Then work on dialing in the controller.
Bob
Many trailer brakes are now self adjusting...mine are.
