Safe Stopping Power when Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2006 Ford Super Duty

Question:

Lots of people are concerned the finding a diesel trucks maximum towing capacity. Im as concerned about finding a truck that will safely stop a 2005 32foot 14,100 GVWR 5th wheel. What should I be looking at to determine this?

asked by: Randy B

Expert Reply:

Trailers like the 5th wheel you are looking at have their own brakes. You just have to see if they are electric (more than likely they will be) or electric over hydraulic. Then all you need is a brake controller that works with electric brakes or electric over hydraulic brakes. I recommend the P3 # 90195 because it has useful features and easy to understand diagnostics and it works with either type of braking system.

To plug this controller directly into your 2006 Ford Super Duty you just need wiring harness # 3065-P.

Make sure that the brakes on the trailer are in good working order and don't need to be adjusted prior to taking a trip and you will be good to go. A proportional controller like the P3 will apply the trailer brakes in proportion to how much the truck is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

expert reply by: Michael H