Troubleshooting Multi Feeder Trailer with Electric Brakes that is Difficult to Pull  

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If your multi feeder trailer is equipped with electric brakes, I definitely recommend connecting them so that you can power them with your tow vehicle. This is going to allow for a much nicer towing experience and will put a lot less stress on the tow vehicle when braking.

You will also need to have a trailer brake controller installed on the tow vehicle, if one is not already present. The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 is a great proportional controller that will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as you apply to them in your tow vehicle. If you will mainly be pulling the multi feeder at slow speeds, a better option might be a time-delayed controller like the Tekonsha PowerTrac # 39523, which will allow you to set the braking intensity to your preference.

If you can tell me what vehicle you are using to pull the trailer, I will be happy to recommend any other wiring you might need to make this work.

With all of that being said, having or not having the trailer brakes powered shouldn't affect your ability to actually pull the trailer. If you are having a lot of trouble just pulling, I recommend making sure that the tow vehicle features the needed towing capacity for the weight of the multi feeder. You can also check to make sure the brakes on the trailer aren't locked up for some reason. The brakes may also need to be adjusted. I have attached a demonstration video that shows how electric brakes are adjusted, starting at around the 4:35 mark.

If you are still having issues, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

expert reply by: Chris R

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