TT Weight limits: theory and reality
There are a ton of threads here regarding the proper matching of TV and TT. Based on what I learned here, I made a very expensive decision to upgrade my brand new 1/2 ton to a 1 ton TV so that I would...
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Leeblev wrote:
Seattle Lion: I am not talking about "routine" stops. I am talking about the panic stop requiring all braking power. My 5er WAS set up properly and was level, with the brake controller set right and working properly. As mentioned above, if you put the maximum amps to the electric brakes on the trailer, you probably will lock them up. In a panic stop, you ARE applying as many amps as you can find to those brakes as well as hydraulically applying pressure to the TV brakes. Not always the correct way to do it, but remember, it is a panic stop.
Did you notice that Dukeajuke made MODIFICATIONS to his truck in order to pull????
You might be interested to note that Ford claims (in my manual for the F350) that if you follow their directions for setting up the trailer brake controller, the truck's computer applies ABS type logic to the trailer braking as well. So, if that is true the trailer brakes won't lock and stopping distance will be minimized.
