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Trailer Brake Question from new guy

Ca_in_CA_
Explorer
Explorer
Well. We finally got our new truck (2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn with towing package) to pull our used trailer (2007 Star Craft Travel Star 19SD). The truck settings require me to input what type of trailer brakes I have. The options are; Light Electric, Heavy Electric, Light Electric Over Hydraulic, Or Heavy Electric Over Hydraulic. I have no clue what type of brakes I have, or how to find out. Any suggestions?
Thanks you guys..... Maiden voyage in a couple weeks.
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Chuck_S
Explorer
Explorer
19 footer is almost certainly Light Electric.

-- Chuck
'06 Roo 23SS behind '17 Expedition out of Richmond
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time2roll
Nomad
Nomad
+1 for light electric. How do they perform at this setting?

Ca_in_CA_
Explorer
Explorer
Thank you gentlemen...... I really appreciate your help.

camperforlife
Explorer
Explorer
Light electric.

TucsonJim
Explorer II
Explorer II
I checked the specs on that model. Since it does not have electric over hydraulic, that rules out two of the four options. Since it is a very lightweight TT, I'd set it up for "light electric". The test it at about 25mph to make sure it's adjusted correctly and stops the vehicle per the owner's manual.
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