Ford integrated brake controller question
After a little over a year I still love our truck. It has proved out what I thought when I bought it, that it is a perfect match for our TT. My question is; can the dealer adjust the signal/strength, ...
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My 2005 integrated controller has worked fine since it was new. Originally, I pulled a 11,000+ lb toy hauler and now typically pull around 7000 lbs with 4000 lbs loaded on the truck.
I do have adjust brake bias on the controller based on how much I tow and whether I carry my truck camper. With the camper, I brake harder with the truck so the bias has to be set less to the trailer. The enclosed trailer may be loaded 5000-8000 lbs based on what we load which requires up to a 2.0 difference in bias control.
I know some people have had issues with undersized trailer brake wires and connection corrosion issues at splices that reduce braking voltage. If you have the opportunity to tow the trailer with a different truck or tow another trailer with brakes, it will give you an indication whether you should look at truck or trailer for stronger braking.
I do have adjust brake bias on the controller based on how much I tow and whether I carry my truck camper. With the camper, I brake harder with the truck so the bias has to be set less to the trailer. The enclosed trailer may be loaded 5000-8000 lbs based on what we load which requires up to a 2.0 difference in bias control.
I know some people have had issues with undersized trailer brake wires and connection corrosion issues at splices that reduce braking voltage. If you have the opportunity to tow the trailer with a different truck or tow another trailer with brakes, it will give you an indication whether you should look at truck or trailer for stronger braking.
