Braking concerns
part of towing is being able to stop. not an expert by any means so need to ask. how far should it take me and my 8000 # brick in tow to stop ?? , I did inspect and adjust my brakes on the trailer, I ...
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that a good point.. what is min gauge the wire should be from 7 pin plug to brake magnets.
That might be something to look at if the brakes seem weak.. not really getting the full voltage from controller.
That might be something to look at if the brakes seem weak.. not really getting the full voltage from controller.
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
The shop may never get it correct.
The reason is "some" newer trailers are "very" cheaply made; including the brake system. :E
They use the smallest wire, magnets and shoes they can get away with. I've seen trailers you can't even get close to locking up at speed because of very cheap brake parts. Even at a full 13 volts it would barely slow the trailer down because of junk brake systems.
Do you have one of those trailers? I can't say, but I'm sure a competent shop can.
BTW, Terry's post was spot on. You should be able to stop your truck trailer combo almost a quickly as the truck solo. Good luck and let us know what the shop finds.
