The ability to stop a heavy load while towing is just as important as moving it down the road. To facilitate braking, most trailers that weigh over 5,000 pounds are equipped with an electronic braking system. By installing an electronic brake controller, such as those manufactured by Tekonsha, you are able to control the sensitivity of your trailer's braking system from the comfort of the driver's seat.
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Step 1
Hook the trailer to the tow vehicle after the brake controller has been installed. Plug the trailer's wiring harnesses into the appropriate outlets on the tow vehicle. Turn the knob on the side of the Tekonsha brake controller so that it is at the 12 o'clock position.
Step 2
Test-drive the vehicle on a paved, flat surface where you can safely reach speeds of approximately 25 miles an hour. After accelerating to 25 miles an hour, push the manual slide on the front of the brake controller to apply the trailer brakes. Decrease the power by turning the power knob counterclockwise if the trailer brakes lock up. Conversely, increase power to the trailer braking system by turning the power knob clockwise if the trailer braking power is insufficient.
Step 3
Accelerate and stop the trailer using the manual slide on the controller repeatedly, until the trailer brakes receive sufficient power to stop without locking up. Fine-tune the Tekonsha brake controller power setting by driving at low speeds and stopping both the tow rig and the trailer by applying pressure to the vehicle's brake pedal. Make additional adjustments to the power knob, as needed, to comfortably stop the trailer with the automatic response generated by depressing the brake pedal.
Adjust the level settings of the brake controller after the power settings have been confirmed. Drive at low speeds and make a few stops using the tow vehicle's brake pedal to apply braking power. If there is too much braking power, turn the level knob clockwise to remedy an aggressive level setting. To supply additional power for a lack of braking power, or delayed level setting, turn the level knob counterclockwise.
Items you will need
- Trailer
- Tow vehicle
- Tekonsha brake controller
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Tekonsha is a leading manufacturer of proportional trailer brake controllers. These controllers use a sensing device to determine the amount of deceleration of the towing vehicle and proportionally apply the trailer brakes to provide a smooth, controlled stop. A number of different models of Tekonsha brake controllers are available, although all are similar in operation. Any differences in setup and use will be described below.
Step 1
Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle. If you have the Voyager model, you must set the level adjustment of the sensor before proceeding (the Prodigy, Primus and P3 models perform automatic leveling.) First, turn the power knob to its maximum (clockwise) setting. Then press and hold the brake pedal. Rotate the level knob counterclockwise (toward the back of the control) until the bi-colored LED changes from green to red. Then slowly rotate the level knob back until the LED changes to orange. The level determines the aggressiveness of the braking action. For more aggressive braking, rotate the level knob so the LED changes to a brighter orange or a dim red. When the level is set, release the brake pedal.
Step 2
Tow the trailer on a level, dry, traffic-free paved surface at 25 mph. Apply the manual slide knob on the controller. If the trailer brakes lock up, adjust the power knob counterclockwise to reduce the braking power. If there is insufficient braking of the trailer wheels, adjust the power knob clockwise to increase power. Repeat this process several times until the power level is adjusted to provide maximum braking effect without locking up the trailer wheels.
Adjust the 'Boost' setting if your controller is a Prodigy, Primus or P3 model. The boost setting allows the driver to set a more aggressive braking action for certain driving conditions (such as a very heavily loaded trailer) or preferences (the driver may want the trailer brakes to contribute more strongly in the braking action). Typical boost settings are B0 (no boost) through B3 (maximum.) Press the Boost button to incrementally increase the boost setting. To temporarily cancel the boost feature for backing the trailer, press and hold the Boost button for five seconds with the brake pedal depressed. The feature will be disabled for three minutes.
Tip
- Tekonsha recommends that level and power settings of the brake controllers be performed when the trailer brakes are warm. Drive the trailer and periodically apply the brakes for a few minutes before adjusting the controller.
Warning
Tekonsha Sentinel Brake Controller Manual
- Be aware of changing road conditions. Reduce the boost or level setting for less aggressive braking on icy or wet roads to avoid locking the trailer brakes.
Items you will need
- Tow vehicle equipped with properly installed Tekonsha brake controller
- Trailer to be towed