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09-24-2023, 03:11 PM
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Location: Nampa
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Brake controller knowledge please
My tow vehicle is a 2000, my trailer is a 2018. With this trailer I notice when braking the controller ( a Journey HD) continues to increase rear braking when I am just gently braking the whole unit slowly and it wants to stop me much faster than I choose.
Have tried the adjuster on the controller all the way to either extreme and it does not change things. I don't know if it is controller, incompability, or? I do not remember this when towing other 5th wheel, bumper pull, or gooseneck.
My only solution has been to start the braking with the slider on the controller and maintain that amount and then the use of the truck brakes doesn't cause this to happen.
RV only has about 10000 miles on it and the brake shoes are worn out.
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2018 Cougar 1/2 ton 28sgs,
2023 F350 SD, Crew, long bed, gooseneck puck, 5th (B&W Companion), and Class V bumper hitch. 6.7 PowerStroke.
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09-24-2023, 03:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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I found this:
https://www.etrailer.com/question-243769.html
I don’t have any first hand experience with that controller.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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09-24-2023, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member
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Ya I saw that, but mine is much older, don't know the part #, but this was not the process and there is only one wheel on the right. Thanks tho
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2018 Cougar 1/2 ton 28sgs,
2023 F350 SD, Crew, long bed, gooseneck puck, 5th (B&W Companion), and Class V bumper hitch. 6.7 PowerStroke.
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09-24-2023, 03:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Might be time to upgrade. I have had my prodigy since early 2000’s and it still works flawlessly.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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09-24-2023, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Hershey
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I would agree with the upgrade recommendation. Technology specifically in electronics has improved so much. I suspect not only will your towing experience improve, but your brake life may improve as well. The upgrade process should be relatively painless since you have an existing unit and the wiring should be able to be used with a new unit.
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09-25-2023, 02:43 AM
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Senior Member
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Ya, that is what prompted this, I am probably going to buy another unit today due to upgraded tech.
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2018 Cougar 1/2 ton 28sgs,
2023 F350 SD, Crew, long bed, gooseneck puck, 5th (B&W Companion), and Class V bumper hitch. 6.7 PowerStroke.
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09-25-2023, 04:53 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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My experience with Tekonsha products has been very good. I had the Prodigy and Primus units and both worked flawlessly. I had 2 because I traded trucks and the Prodigy went with it.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-25-2023, 05:54 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBM3M
My tow vehicle is a 2000, my trailer is a 2018. With this trailer I notice when braking the controller ( a Journey HD) continues to increase rear braking when I am just gently braking the whole unit slowly and it wants to stop me much faster than I choose.
Have tried the adjuster on the controller all the way to either extreme and it does not change things. I don't know if it is controller, incompability, or? I do not remember this when towing other 5th wheel, bumper pull, or gooseneck.
My only solution has been to start the braking with the slider on the controller and maintain that amount and then the use of the truck brakes doesn't cause this to happen.
RV only has about 10000 miles on it and the brake shoes are worn out.
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Some food for thought then I will mind my own business..... not 
Based on the info you mention and not having the same problem with other units you have towed.
Might the problem be with the trailer brakes and not your controller. Just one wheel having a brake 'hangup' or even adjusted too tightly will cause your problem. Then you say the brakes shoes are worn out? It is highly likely, the trailer you mention has auto adjusters.
 Just thinking out loud mind you so I will now go about my business.
Good luck, be well and safe travels.
John
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