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**Bill** · 09-08-2003, 01:13 PM

In a few rare instances, a controller (any controller) can produce a SLAM as you take your foot off the brake. This is caused by the trailer brakes releasing before the tow vehicle brakes release. This allows the trailer to SLAM forward into the hitch while the tow vehicle is still slowing down. It is very disconcerting, and would certainly result in damage if allowed to continue.

This happened with my original controller. I replaced it with another model (same manufacturer), and it is no longer a problem. I'm trying to figure out how common this is - I have found a few reports on the Internet, but not many. If anyone has (or has had) this problem, I would like to hear from you.

Bill

09-08-2003, 01:13 PM	#4
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,113	Re:Brake Controller Recommendation ? In a few rare instances, a controller (any controller) can produce a SLAM as you take your foot off the brake. This is caused by the trailer brakes releasing before the tow vehicle brakes release. This allows the trailer to SLAM forward into the hitch while the tow vehicle is still slowing down. It is very disconcerting, and would certainly result in damage if allowed to continue. This happened with my original controller. I replaced it with another model (same manufacturer), and it is no longer a problem. I'm trying to figure out how common this is - I have found a few reports on the Internet, but not many. If anyone has (or has had) this problem, I would like to hear from you. Bill