Brakesmart Controller Gain

Brakesmart Controller Gain

08-04-2004, 10:25 AM

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JohnnyH

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Brakesmart Controller Gain

Can someone tell me what the best way to set the gain on a brakemart. Also, what exactly does the gain do. I'm not really sure what I should be feeling while I try and tune it in. I towed my fifth wheel from Ohio to Long Island with it set on 50% and I'm not sure if that is where it should be.

During most braking my delivered amps to the trailer never got above 1. If I got on it I saw slighty over 1. By depressing my thumb brake all the way I can get it to climb to 7.5. All this on a tandem axle setup.

Thanks
John

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