What exactly does the brake controller do?
I have a Prodigy 2 brake controller, and I know how to set it for the little lever that activates only the trailer brakes. I roll about 5 mph on a level surface, and set the number to where it just s...
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spike99 wrote:
If one does 5 mph and slams on the brakes, the brake controller may decide NOT to send any current to its trailer wheels. Thus, it feels like only the TV's brakes are working. When testing "inertia technology" Brake Controllers (like Prodigy 2 models), do test when driving above 20+ miles per hour.
Hope this overview helps.
I'm still not completely clear on this, if you would be so kind as to elaborate.
What would cause the controller to send or not send current at 5 mph, or any speed for that matter? Is it because 5 mph is too slow for an accurate test?
