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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MMayleben wrote:
Ok good deal, thank you everyone for the information!
So dial back about .5 (that's the increments on my factory controller) from when the wheels lock up? I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't burn my trailer brakes up quickly if I used too much brake. This helps a lot.
You will never wear the trailer brakes out, so use 'em. Set them as aggressively as you can tolerate.
The technique described here is definitely a good one, but you will eventually develop a feel for when the trailer is braking to your satisfaction.
