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Originally Posted by pbuck1
Just finished installing tow receiver and brake controller on my new TV and it's time for setup. I'm curious as to how others have set things up (good sanity check on my newbie attempts) so I did some forum searches. There appears to be some information but it's scattered, so thought it might be a good idea for a poll to get more information and get it in one place.
This is a poll for Prodigy brake controller settings (most owners seem to use these). I'm interested also in how the results might correlate. For instance, I would guess that the results will be independent of the tow vehicle but might very with TM model, TM load and brake condition/adjustment (but not much overall variation). Results might also help show up problems that people may not know they have (but too early to tell at this time).
So, how about contributing your Prodigy brake controller settings (voltage and boost) along with your TV typel, TM model and some comment on TM load, brake condition. Also, if you could get the TM brakes to lock up for the adjustment or not.
Paul
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Trailer is an '02 2720SL with a lot of equipment/options (swing hitch, awning, AC, dual batteries, overhead cabinet, microwave, 2 supplement wooden cabinets on the floor). And I tend to travel fairly heavily (water tanks at least half full, substantial amount of food (it's a long way to grocery stores from most of my campsites), and quite a bit of gear for my cycling, hiking, climbing, and/or kayaking activities). Bottom line is the trailer weighs between 3600 and 3900 lbs depending on the load for any given trip.
I keep the brake drums adjusted pretty tightly (noticable drag when spinning the tires by hand).
Highest Prodigy setting that doesn't cause banging/clanking/jerking is 12.
Boost is level 1 (lowest). Higher boost levels produce more jerking but not better braking.
Never have been able to get trailer tire lockup with the trailer loaded.
I'm seriously considering retrofitting the trailer with electrohydraulically actuated disc brakes before next year's towing season. Stopping distances in panic stops are bit too long for my tastes.
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Ray
I use my TM as a base camp for hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and climbing Colorado's 14ers
The Trailer: 2002 TM Model 2720SL ( Mods: Solar Panels (170 Watts), Dual T-105 Batteries, Electric Tongue Jack, Side AC, Programmable Thermostat, Doran TP Monitor System)
The Tow Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 SR5 4X4 w/Tow Package (Towing & Performance Mods: JBA Headers, Gibson Muffler, 4.30 gears, Michelin LTX M/S Tires, Prodigy Brake Controller, Transmission Temperature Gauge)
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