David Langford
Member
I was talking to a buddy who has a 3500 and tows a 43’ 5’er toy hauler. I have a 2500 Diesel with a bumper pull trailer ~9k lbs loaded. His is obviously way more lbs than mine, but he says he sets his brake controller at 3 or 4. I typically set mine at 7 when loaded. This is the factory installed OEM controller from the tow package. I don’t know how to judge the settings between us. I just make sure I don’t lock up the trailer brakes if I’m not locking up the truck brakes. I can lock up both if I slam on the brakes hard enough (obviously ABS on the truck).
Just wondering what everyone else runs. Clearly there are a lot of variables, but I thought 3 vs 7 for a trailer that is much lighter was an interesting question. Is there a guide? I’ve just used what felt best based on the weight of my trailer (it’s a 32’ travel trailer with 45 gal fresh tanks and 80 gal of grey/black tanks). GVWR of 9k lbs loaded. His is like 13k.
Interested in any logic on brake setting. If it is of any importance, I live in the western US, where there are lots of big up and down grades, so braking is important.
TYIA.
Just wondering what everyone else runs. Clearly there are a lot of variables, but I thought 3 vs 7 for a trailer that is much lighter was an interesting question. Is there a guide? I’ve just used what felt best based on the weight of my trailer (it’s a 32’ travel trailer with 45 gal fresh tanks and 80 gal of grey/black tanks). GVWR of 9k lbs loaded. His is like 13k.
Interested in any logic on brake setting. If it is of any importance, I live in the western US, where there are lots of big up and down grades, so braking is important.
TYIA.