Towed my new 5er with the truck and noticed that when I set the gain ( the emergency buttons are squeezed) there is a three second delay. Is that normal? I have electric disk brakes on the trailer? The brake were awesum . [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
What did you have your gain set to, and how fast were you going?
I have grabbed mine at about 15 mph gain at 6 and 7 and it bites right now. I did this on my dirt road to see if any wheels locked up and none did at 6 but 2 did at 7 so this is where I left it, they don't lock up on pavement on 7. If you are going slow they might not engage, I have never tried grabbing the manual lockup any slower, next weekend I am going camping and will try at a slower speed and let you know, but someone else will prolly chime in sooner.
This controller is way better than any after market I have used.
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08 F350 FX4 cc sb 6.4L BFG 305/65-18 Harpooned 12MPG MT
Ordered on 2/21 Born on 3/19 Mine on 3/30
SOLD 99.5 F250 sc lb 3.73ls 4x4 100k
08 Ecape Manual XLS 29MPG
28' Jayco Talon ZX toy hauler 10,000# w/o toy's tounge wt 1600# w/o toys or water
22' Renagade 3place snowmobile trailer 2000# w/o toy,s
98 FLHT
I have it set at 6. The trailer weighted 16,050 empty and there was not problem locking them up at 6.5 so I backed it off. There is no problem with stopping just the hesitation. I did it a about 15-20 mph. I image with the bikes, etc I will move it up a little, cause I should be about 19,000. Do you get the hesitation at slow speeds?
When braking I have never noticed a hesitation in fact I barly notice the trailer being there when braking. My old truck I would shut off the controller when going slow cause it was so jerky.
Do you only notice the hesitation when using the manual levers or when using the trucks brakes?
I wonder if the brakes are sticking or slipping on the trailer, is it brand new? Did it sit on the lot a while so the brakes are rusty and will smooth out after some extended braking? Also maybee check your ground wires on the trailer?
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08 F350 FX4 cc sb 6.4L BFG 305/65-18 Harpooned 12MPG MT
Ordered on 2/21 Born on 3/19 Mine on 3/30
SOLD 99.5 F250 sc lb 3.73ls 4x4 100k
08 Ecape Manual XLS 29MPG
28' Jayco Talon ZX toy hauler 10,000# w/o toy's tounge wt 1600# w/o toys or water
22' Renagade 3place snowmobile trailer 2000# w/o toy,s
98 FLHT
Disc trailer brakes are going to be hydraulic and the controller operates a electro/hydraulic unit that's mounted on the trailer near the tongue.
These units have a slight delay and some units have trouble working with the Ford IBC.
Find the electdraulic unit and get the make and model the check the manufacturers website for information.
CaptRon
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May 2003 F-350, CC, DRW, 6.0L, 6sp man, LB, Al Wheels, Moon Roof, 52gal tranfer tank. Hitches: Draw-Tite 16K 4X and B&W GN, 8040lbs GVW. Towing 35' Newmar Kountry Star 5th Wheel Camper, 14,000lbs GVW, or Wells Cargo 24' Car Hauler, 12,000lbs GVW.
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Disc trailer brakes are going to be hydraulic and the controller operates a electro/hydraulic unit that's mounted on the trailer near the tongue.
These units have a slight delay and some units have trouble working with the Ford IBC.
Find the electdraulic unit and get the make and model the check the manufacturers website for information.
CaptRon
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I had heard about that, what's confusing me is that I have no hesitation with the brakes, touch the pedal and they are there. But squeeze the controller and there is a short delay. Thought maybe it was some kind of safety or something.
When you are using the buttons they command a maximum pressure at the electro/drulic actuator. There will be a lag as the pressure builds.
But as you use the brake pedal to stop the pressure is built gradually and the lag is not noticable. A panic stop will have a lag but the stopping power of the disc brakes makes up for it.
Sounds like your braking system is working normally.
CaptRon
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May 2003 F-350, CC, DRW, 6.0L, 6sp man, LB, Al Wheels, Moon Roof, 52gal tranfer tank. Hitches: Draw-Tite 16K 4X and B&W GN, 8040lbs GVW. Towing 35' Newmar Kountry Star 5th Wheel Camper, 14,000lbs GVW, or Wells Cargo 24' Car Hauler, 12,000lbs GVW.
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When you are using the buttons they command a maximum pressure at the electro/drulic actuator. There will be a lag as the pressure builds.
But as you use the brake pedal to stop the pressure is built gradually and the lag is not noticable. A panic stop will have a lag but the stopping power of the disc brakes makes up for it.
Sounds like your braking system is working normally.
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