Recommended Trailer Brake Controller Settings for Travel Trailer

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What settings do you recommend for this? truck weighs 4224 lbs, trailer weighs 3100. I have the draw tite TK63VR, I think. I cant find the information at this time. My truck is a 2012 Nissan Frontier SV truck. Thank you

asked by: Belinda B

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The Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # TK63VR should have the gain set at 8 or 9 since your trailer is so large compared to the truck. I'd start there and adjust up if you need more braking for comfort. When a trailer is over 2/3 the weight of the tow vehicle we also recommend using a weight distribution system if you don't already have one. I'd also set the boost to 2 because the trailer is really close in weight to the truck. You can always adjust the boost to 1 if it is too aggressive for you but I don't want your trailer to push you versus stopping under its own braking in a comfortable way. I've linked the owners manual to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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