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<blockquote data-quote="_CY_" data-source="post: 2913288" data-attributes="member: 7629"><p>you probably already know this .. when towing a trailer that weighs as much if not more than tow vehicle.</p><p>having the ability to slow down by applying trailer's brakes first and/or at same time makes a HUGE difference for Stopping in adverse conditions.</p><p></p><p>there's a lot to the old saw ... it's not what how much your truck can pull, but are you able to safely stop?</p><p></p><p>most so called proportional brake controllers are NOT true proportional controllers. ALL controllers that depend on inertia must slow tow vehicle before applying trailer brakes.</p><p></p><p>true proportional controllers will tap into brake hydraulics and apply trailer brakes same time as tow vehicle's brakes. the only exception is a mechanical controller that uses brake pedal's travel to activate trailer brakes. that's what I'm using on my 12v Cummins but those are no longer mfg.</p><p></p><p>my 12v 4x4 Cummins weights about 8k lbs rolling and gets 20-22 mpg empty .. about 16 mpg towing 10k+ lbs .. your trailer looks like it would be 7k+ lbs range .. hmmm could a Cummins turbo diesel be in your future?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="_CY_, post: 2913288, member: 7629"] you probably already know this .. when towing a trailer that weighs as much if not more than tow vehicle. having the ability to slow down by applying trailer's brakes first and/or at same time makes a HUGE difference for Stopping in adverse conditions. there's a lot to the old saw ... it's not what how much your truck can pull, but are you able to safely stop? most so called proportional brake controllers are NOT true proportional controllers. ALL controllers that depend on inertia must slow tow vehicle before applying trailer brakes. true proportional controllers will tap into brake hydraulics and apply trailer brakes same time as tow vehicle's brakes. the only exception is a mechanical controller that uses brake pedal's travel to activate trailer brakes. that's what I'm using on my 12v Cummins but those are no longer mfg. my 12v 4x4 Cummins weights about 8k lbs rolling and gets 20-22 mpg empty .. about 16 mpg towing 10k+ lbs .. your trailer looks like it would be 7k+ lbs range .. hmmm could a Cummins turbo diesel be in your future? [/QUOTE]
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