Trailer brake controller doesn't wk @ 0 MPH
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
So when the DOT guy pulls the pin on my breakaway switch to test it , it may wreck my brake controller?
Thats the first thing they do in a road block and Ive never heard of then unplugging the main plug before they do it.
Thats the first thing they do in a road block and Ive never heard of then unplugging the main plug before they do it.
New User
Joined: Jan 2005
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SFO,
We had to buy the newer controlers for three of our trucks, put them in myself and they do have full output power when applying the manual lever and will set the trailer brakes at zero speed. Paid slightly above $200.00 for each controler.
We had to buy the newer controlers for three of our trucks, put them in myself and they do have full output power when applying the manual lever and will set the trailer brakes at zero speed. Paid slightly above $200.00 for each controler.
Old School Hot Rodder
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,472
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From: Exmore, VA
Damn, I'm glad my truck is 1 old enough and 2 has a hydraulic actuated controller. I had an electronic one on the truck when I bought it used, one application on a rough road, and off it came! It is a Tekonsha, probably about 12 years old and still works great. I too, do a full brake check to test hitch engagement on my 5th wheel. I also manually energise it when hooking up, it helps to keep the trailer steady.
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