2013 Ford F150 w/Factory Tow Package
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Topic: 2013 Ford F150 w/Factory Tow Package
Posted By: TheLoneRanger
Subject: 2013 Ford F150 w/Factory Tow Package
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 1:46pm
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For those towing with a Ford F150 with the tow package/factory brake
controller, is there a good starting point to set the brake controller
to? I have a 2016 177 (dry weight 2611 lbs.) and a 2013 F150 3.5
Ecoboost w/tow package.
------------- TheLoneRanger (AKA-Dana) Hi-Yo Silver Away 2016 RP-177 2013 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost w/Factory Tow Package |
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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 5:04pm
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I'm not sure that the calibration settings are uniform from one controller to another. I started with the control wheel completely off and rolled on what I thought might be a minimum setting- maybe a quarter turn. I then got to a safe, open space where I could simulate a "non-panic but serious" stopping situation. (Approaching an intersection at a safe speed when the light suddenly turns.) I was satisfied with my stopping distance, and haven't adjusted it yet. (I take that back- I must have inadvertently rolled the control wheel forward to the point that the trailer wheels locked up with next to no brake pressure. Fortunately this did not occur in a critical spot. I went back to my original setting and everything has been fine. (2013 RP-177 and 2013 Silverado 1500 with factory tow) ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 5:46pm
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I set mine at the lowest setting and use the lever on the dash not the foot brake, and kept increasing till I got the desired effect. Then tried with brake peddle Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2017 at 2:16am
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Lone ranger, I tow with the same truck. I have the OEM tow brake set at 5.5 for most driving but turn it up to 6.5 for long hiway drives and downhills. Usually when I leave the house I hit the button and try for a light tug. What's your mpg? I'm at about 12.2 overall while towing and wondering how I compare.
Rgds, John ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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