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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-26-2020, 12:06 PM
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Posted By Goodspike
I'm sorry I didn't mention it, but I was thinking...

I'm sorry I didn't mention it, but I was thinking more of a regular thing you would do each time, which I wouldn't consider safe. So I didn't mention it.

BTW, you might want to haul the trailer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-26-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
If you could do that in a safe place...

If you could do that in a safe place disconnecting and backing up would be a good test. It would tell you if it was the controller or something mechanical with the brakes, such as being...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-26-2020, 08:51 AM
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Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
Another thought, the OP said his truck came with...

Another thought, the OP said his truck came with the towing package. I'm assuming that's an OEM brake controller, but if not it might be an inertia unit and that might be causing issues.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-26-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
That is odd. Is this maybe only when you're...

That is odd. Is this maybe only when you're turning? It could be just the effect of tandem axles, particularly if you're noticing it only on dirt/gravel.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-25-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
Yes, surge brakes have known problems backing up,...

Yes, surge brakes have known problems backing up, particularly up hill. Presumably the OP is talking about electric breaks.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-25-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
LOL. Brakes often work differently going...

LOL.

Brakes often work differently going forwards and backwards. So for example, it might be easier to go forward with your emergency brake accidentally on than backing up (or visa versa). So...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-25-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Goodspike
It may be that your brake controller is set too...

It may be that your brake controller is set too high. That would be the most obvious cause.

It wouldn't tend to lock up going forward even if you had it set too high, but you could have issues in...
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