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Explorer

Aug 07, 2014

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 owners manual suggests to to start at 6 setting and drive 20mph, then apply breaks. Then adjust gain from there. So would you set the gain just below the point where the trailer tires would skid. Please advise on how to set this up. My 297SE Keystone Rapture weight is listed at 11,070 empty. I have 700 lb atv and aprox 500 more lbs of gear in

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schl44
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014
So would you set them just short of skidding the tires?
Lynnmor
Explorer II
Aug 07, 2014
The number that works for has nothing to do with weight. There are many variables in regards with magnet strength, friction of lining, etc. What you are looking for is the vehicle(s) to stop just the same towing or not.
dbbls
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
4.5 seems low for a trailer that heavy. Mine is set a 6.5.
Turbo_Diesel_Du
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
You adjust your "breaks" Actually brakes, just as you said. Increasing by 1 each time,until you're satisfied with the results. JNHO