Setting an Electric Trailer Brake Controller for Optimum Braking with a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
I have a 2012 dodge ram 2500 HD and tow a 5600lb trailer should i use heavy or light towing, I tryed light and it felt like the trailer was noy stopping with the truck I was at 7.5 on the ele breaks any tips or help would be great
asked by: Nick K
Expert Reply:
There is an easy way to set up a brake controller for the right amount of braking for any load. If the controller has a boost feature like the P3 you referenced, # 90195, then before setting boost follow these steps:
Connect trailer to tow vehicle. With the engine running set the power (with Power Buttons) to indicate 6.0. Drive the truck and trailer on a dry level paved surface (like an empty parking lot) at 25 mph and fully apply Manual Override Knob.
If the brakes lock up adjust the power down. If they do not lock up then adjust the power up. Perform the test again until you reach a power setting that applies the brakes just under lockup.
To add additional braking you can set the boost. Level 1 provides a higher initial amount of power when you start braking. Level 2 is even more and level 3 is the highest. Try it without boost first and then for a 5,600 pound trailer if boost is needed you will probably be fine with level 1.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
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