Best way to tune in trailer brakes
I've got a 2011 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 Diesel and am new to towing a 5th wheel. My question is what's the best way to adjust my factory brake controller to utilize the trailer brakes but not overuse the...
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donn0128 wrote:
Level parking lot. Accelerate to 25MPH, manually apply trailer brakes. Wheels lock? If yes, back off gain. If no, increase gain. If at maximum gain they won't lock up, adjust brakes and start again.
^X2 This is the proper way to set your brakes. Don't worry about them pulling or pushing on the hitch. You want them to be able to assist in stopping the vehicle in the shortest distance possible without the trailer brakes locking up.
Jim
