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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-24-2017, 05:41 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
Under what conditions? When there is no...

Under what conditions? When there is no deceleration, there is no trailer braking needed, so the controller delivers no output... well, except that a Prodigy holds a small output (I think as long as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-31-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
Although adjusting the controller gain so that...

Although adjusting the controller gain so that the trailer's wheels lock up under full manual application is standard procedure, it really isn't a very good method to get the right amount of braking....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-29-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
Excellent! :)

Excellent! :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-28-2015, 11:53 PM
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Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes - two identical axles, with identical brakes...

Yes - two identical axles, with identical brakes on them. That's normal trailer practice, and specifically the case for tandem Escapes.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-28-2015, 11:52 PM
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Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
Very "old school", and as Robert pointed out, not...

Very "old school", and as Robert pointed out, not even legal in some cases. For example, in British Columbia any trailer requiring brakes requires them on both axles of a tandem.

Other than just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-28-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
The rear will rise relative to the front under...

The rear will rise relative to the front under normal braking. Since the ball is below the centre of mass, it will even rear up if just stopped by the tug. I don't think either is a good indication...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-28-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
Interesting.... with twice as many of the same...

Interesting.... with twice as many of the same brakes and less than twice the weight, the 21' should require a lower setting. On the other hand, there are still questions of tire diameter differences.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-28-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,149
Posted By Brian B-P
To me, the fact that just one wheel is locking...

To me, the fact that just one wheel is locking certainly suggests a mechanical issue with that brake.

Torflex suspensions don't load-share, so the leading and trailing wheels on the same side of...
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