New Brake Controller Setup
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Freshman User
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Topsfield, Maine
New Brake Controller Setup
I have a brand new 2004 F350, 6.0 auto. I am going to be installing a new Prodigy brake controller this weekend and then using it when I haul my 8000# loaded trailer (2000# empty). Installing the controller should be easy enough, just wanted to know about the best way to get it initially setup and adjusted. Should I use it first with just the empty trailer and then try with it loaded? Any tips would be appreciated. I am new to the heavy towing world and not sure what to expect. Thanks in advance.
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Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Southern California
I agree. The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow. I would set it up with the trailer loaded. Actually I didn't follow my own advice though. I set up my Prodigy with my horse trailer empty, because I didn't want to make abrupt stops with horses while setting it up. So set up empty, it works fine with the extra weight of horses in it. I don't think it's that big a deal. During set up you're basically finding the point at where the brakes start to lock, then back it off.
