Trailer Brake Controller settings?
I pull a 7200# trailer and use a setting of 6 on the gain. I was wondering if this seems right for the weight or should I be getting closer to 10. I have only really pulled in relatively flat land so ...
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2112 wrote:This is what I do as well, and is great advice. There are way to many variables for the OP to get advice on the exact settings of HIS controller.
I check mine each time I leave for a trip. As I'm going down a residential street I get up to 20 mph and fully engage the trailer brake manually using the controller as I pass a driveway. If I stop smoothly by the time I reach the next driveway I call it good. I'm guessing it to be about 80' or so.
Not a very scientific approach but gives me the warm fuzzy to keep going.
If it's a jerky, harsh stop your gain is too high. Play around with it until it feels right.
