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74vette
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Jul 09, 2013

Integrated brake controller on 2007 Silverado adjustments

I have a 2007 2500HD with the integrated brake controller. When towing a 9,000 pound 5th wheel in the mountains, I have to use the manual lever to brake the trailer as I am not getting enough brake o...
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APT
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Jul 10, 2013
It sounds like you followed the owners manual procedure since you can lock up the RV brakes. I recommend using more engine braking. Do you use tow/haul mode? In drive it has grade braking. In Manual mode it does not. I recommend using tow/haul mode and drive or manual mode to gear down to 3rd, or second when descending long hills.

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