Trailer Brake / Brake Controller Question
I have a 2012 Toyota Tundra and tow a 7100 pound travel trailer. My brake controller is an older Prodigy. The trailer ways a bit more than my truck. When I set up the brake controller (followin...
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I'm on the side of MUST be able to skid the trailer brakes
Many say don't worry about the TV's braking ability for the WHOLE setup, as the trailer brakes take care of the trailer...
Well...only if it can skid the tires for an emergency braking moment...and/or the controller is capable to do that
Since most trailers weigh more than the TV, its brakes MUST be able to do so...or else they will push the TV during a hard or emergency braking moment
So ask if anyone would accept that their TV won't/can't skid the TV's tires ?
Sure today most all have ABS, but that is the point of braking isn't it?...to be able to maximize the braking for that emergency moment when Mr Murphy crosses your path
Yes, I don't own a trailer and most likely won't...as many church members offer theirs to me...knowing I'll tune it/fix/etc for them too...but because of that metric...I've touched many and improved most...there are a few will never touch again, as they could NOT be improved without major work
Mainly the condition of their wiring harnesses & brakes
Many say don't worry about the TV's braking ability for the WHOLE setup, as the trailer brakes take care of the trailer...
Well...only if it can skid the tires for an emergency braking moment...and/or the controller is capable to do that
Since most trailers weigh more than the TV, its brakes MUST be able to do so...or else they will push the TV during a hard or emergency braking moment
So ask if anyone would accept that their TV won't/can't skid the TV's tires ?
Sure today most all have ABS, but that is the point of braking isn't it?...to be able to maximize the braking for that emergency moment when Mr Murphy crosses your path
Yes, I don't own a trailer and most likely won't...as many church members offer theirs to me...knowing I'll tune it/fix/etc for them too...but because of that metric...I've touched many and improved most...there are a few will never touch again, as they could NOT be improved without major work
Mainly the condition of their wiring harnesses & brakes
