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I am no expert, I have the Taknishia (spelling whatever) I was told when you hook up you stand on the brake peddle and adjust the green light until it is red.  I have found driving in Los Angeles freeway traffic this can be too sensitive.  Ideally I would like the trailer brakes come on a little before the truck brakes, I don't know if that is what is right. I have asked a few old timers and they don't seem to want to commit to an aswer as to what is  correct.  I find myself adjusting the controller to traffic conditons.
 
I did make a panic stop with my bambi, I have a Safari now and I was surprised at how straight and even the braking was.  I was coming down I-5 a little to fast and traffic stopped this was around Shasta. I was surprised at how well the truck and trailer performed but hope I never have to do it again.
 
I wish when they deliver a new trailer to you they would spend a little time explaining these things.

Rob Michler
Robert L Michler
Real Estate Property Management
License # 01199416
4242-Sunset-Blvd #5
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-228-0280 cell 323-669-1087 fax

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>From: Oliver Filippi <ofilippi@roadrunner.com>
>To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 9:29 PM
>Subject: RE: [A/S] Brake question
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>These modern(?) brake controllers use an accelerometer (a pendulum device)
>to energize the trailer brakes in conjunction with the tow vehicle brake
>light switch.
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>So, if your brake light to brake controller lead is not connected properly
>(the most likely cause of your problem) the controller won't energize the
>trailer brakes. In addition, if there is no slowing down of the tow vehicle
>(no accelerometer input - testing while parked) you are not going to get
>much braking current to the trailer brakes either.
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>Note that manually actuating the controller bypasses both of the above
>inputs.
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Since you are using a late model Prodigy brake controller which, I believe,
uses with a plug in connection between the tow vehicle and the controller
you can purchase an optional Tekonsha cable which plugs into your truck
wiring system (and then into the controller). This eliminates all sorts of
wiring connection problems.

If you didn't go for this optional accessory cable, I would highly recommend
getting one.

Oliver Filippi

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These modern(?) brake controllers use an accelerometer (a pendulum device)
to energize the trailer brakes in conjunction with the tow vehicle brake
light switch.

So, if your brake light to brake controller lead is not connected properly
(the most likely cause of your problem) the controller won't energize the
trailer brakes. In addition, if there is no slowing down of the tow vehicle
(no accelerometer input - testing while parked) you are not going to get
much braking current to the trailer brakes either.

Note that manually actuating the controller bypasses both of the above
inputs.

Oliver Filippi

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A very knowledgeable service manager at one of the better Airstream service
facilities replied when I asked him about trailer tire pressure as follows:

"Read the (trailer) tire sidewall and use the pressure associated with
"maximum load."

I have followed that advise, and inflate my trailer tires with nitrogen to
that pressure. So far, no problems.

Oliver Filippi

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LOL...I hate dealing with the obvious. I will definitely check that
tomorrow.
Thanks,
Steve


In a message dated 10/31/2011 8:44:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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There is also the obvious, the brakes need adjusting not the controller.

Steve

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Verify the controller adjustment per the owners manual. If you can't
find yours just Google "prodigy brake controller manual".

Next I'd be suspicious of the controller to vehicle wiring. Perhaps the
controller is not getting the brake signal from your Dodge.

If those check out time to contact Tekonsha about a warranty fix.

Charlie

On 10/31/2011 4:53 PM, coptop8@aol.com wrote:
> Another question....
> Raised the 'stream today and checked the brakes while hooked to my truck
> and brake controller installed. At first I didn't think that I had any
> trailer brakes because the wheels spun freely with the brake pedal depressed.
> However, when the lever on the brake controller was utilized, the magnetic
> brakes actuated. What does this mean. does the controller settings need to be
> adjusted or is there a problem some where?
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> 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel
> '72 31' international Sovereign
> Tekonsha Prodigy model 90185 brake controller
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coptop8@aol.com wrote:
> Trailer weighs 5225, I figure it will be in the neighborhood of 6K on the
> road. Tires say "Max load at 60psi Single 2040 Dual 1800".
> Thanks,
> Steve
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I'm going with Gary, he's our tire expert (c:

Hunter

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Trailer weighs 5225, I figure it will be in the neighborhood of 6K on the
road. Tires say "Max load at 60psi Single 2040 Dual 1800".
Thanks,
Steve


In a message dated 10/31/2011 7:55:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
airstreamingypsy@gmail.com writes:

What's the weight rating of each tire......

How much does your trailer weigh... loaded to the gills?

Hunter

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yes-yes-yes--the number one cause of tire failure is not enough air.  gary

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From: coptop8@aol.com <coptop8@aol.com>
Subject: [A/S] Tire question
To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 31, 2011, 6:55 PM

 

Yet another question...
The Maxxis tires on my trailer call for max inflation of 60psi. Should I
run them that full?
Thanks,
Steve

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YAY for you! What fun you will have!

Camilla

On Oct 31, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "theairbubble" <theairbubble@gmail.com> wrote:

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> Hello! Just wanted you all to know that Hunter was right… it was a fabulous deal on a rare gem! The Bubble ended up being a 1957 with everything original… and I mean everything! The trailer is in great condition for it's age and it has a full, rich history too. So we are the new owners

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coptop8@aol.com wrote:
> Yet another question...
> The Maxxis tires on my trailer call for max inflation of 60psi. Should I
> run them that full?
> Thanks,
> Steve
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What's the weight rating of each tire......

How much does your trailer weigh... loaded to the gills?

Hunter

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