TAFSTER
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
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is anyone having the problem of the trailer jerking during slow speed stops?
it feels like the trailer brakes are releasing just after the truck brakes and causing a jerk.
has anyone found the correction for this problem?
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BarneyS
S.E. Lower Michigan
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That is not just a problem with Dodge truck, it is a problem with all trucks if you have certain cheap controllers. I solved the problem by purchasing a Prodigy. There are other good brake controllers that will give you smooth stops also.
I am sure many others will be here shortly to talk about their Jordon, Brakesmart, TruControl, or other controllers.
Barney
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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Barney is probably correct but I HAVE seen a few posts from Dodge owners that talk about a delay in the brake lights going off which could cause a delay in releasing brakes on the trailer. Good luck / skip
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Turbo Diesel Dude
Green Mountain, NC
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Have a Tonkesha(?) on my 2005 2500 Ram and never a problem except when I don't pay attention to the adjustment.
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VanRedmond
Jacksonville, FL
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I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. I use a Prodigy brake controller. Ever since setting it up the first time, it has been nothing but smooth. Even backing up works smoothly.
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Chris and Jimmy
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Greentow
Dover, DE 19904
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Have the prodigy in mine (almost 3 years and 20K towing). No problems at all. Have to readjust when towin SIL's utility trailer, but other than that, Good To Go.
Lee
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Ray,IN
IN, USA
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I think I answered this on another forum. First adjust your trailer brakes. Now try re-adjusting your controller exactly according to the instructions. It sounds like yours is set-up too agressive.
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foneguy493
northeast ohio
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mine is a techshona, on an 04 dodge 1500 4x4 quad, i have mine a little agressive but when i let off the brakes no bouncing
sounds to me you either have a goofy controller or that funny leveling dial on the controller may need adjusting like the others stated.
ive used this controller on my 99 2500 and on 4 trailers now.
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97Vortec
Idaho
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I have a cheapy...I just keep dialing it in little at a time until I am satisfied. Good Luck!
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cec311311
N. Carolina
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I use a prodigy and have never had this problem. I can't say enough good things about the prodigy controller!
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