Brake Controller question

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   To preface the question, I drive a 2005 Tahoe with auto adjusting air-ride suspension, the heavy offroad package with 410 rear, and the heavy tow package. We use this vehicle to tow around a few different trailers, the largest being a nearly 6,000lb jet boat (sadly the mpg on that rig is TONS better than with my new Pod ). The large boat trailer has simple pressure brakes with the brake pressure coming directly from tongue pressure against the TV while braking.
That said, the RV dealer installed a Tekonsha Voyager brake controller on my truck when I picked up the 177 HRE. My question is this: Am I supposed to feel the trailer braking or should it be really smooth? I know that at low speeds it will feel clunky, and I already figured out that I have to disconnect the 7-pin harness from my truck while weaving the pod into the back yard. But the brakes just don't feel right while decelerating at driving speed.

I know there are two different setting wheels on the Voyager, I just wanted to know what my expectations should be before I start messing around with the brake settings. I have a hunch that the Level setting is set just a tad bit aggressively.  Any input (especially if you have the same brake controller that I have) would be most welcome.

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ReddOrion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Topic: Brake Controller question Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 3:11pm
	To preface the question, I drive a 2005 Tahoe with auto adjusting air-ride suspension, the heavy offroad package with 410 rear, and the heavy tow package. We use this vehicle to tow around a few different trailers, the largest being a nearly 6,000lb jet boat (sadly the mpg on that rig is TONS better than with my new Pod ). The large boat trailer has simple pressure brakes with the brake pressure coming directly from tongue pressure against the TV while braking. That said, the RV dealer installed a Tekonsha Voyager brake controller on my truck when I picked up the 177 HRE. My question is this: Am I supposed to feel the trailer braking or should it be really smooth? I know that at low speeds it will feel clunky, and I already figured out that I have to disconnect the 7-pin harness from my truck while weaving the pod into the back yard. But the brakes just don't feel right while decelerating at driving speed. I know there are two different setting wheels on the Voyager, I just wanted to know what my expectations should be before I start messing around with the brake settings. I have a hunch that the Level setting is set just a tad bit aggressively. Any input (especially if you have the same brake controller that I have) would be most welcome.
	Jason & Kim 2013 RP-177 HRE 2005 Tahoe LT