Electric Trailer Brakes 101: How To Use & Adjust Your Brake Controller

Setting your brake controller correctly is essential to a smooth and safe towing experience. In this video, I show you the simple way to dial in your electric brake controller and tips for making adjustments along the way. Make sure your trailer brakes are working with you — not against you. Watch now and set your brake controller like a pro! Thanks for watching The TrailerSmith! Don’t forget to give the video a like, a comment or subscribe to the channel! 📦 Tools & parts that might be handy: Tekonsha Voyager https://amzn.to/3yHVvll Tekonsha Primus IQ https://amzn.to/3yNaLgY Tekonsha Prodigy P2 https://amzn.to/3nEA3r8 Tekonsha P3 https://amzn.to/3FGvIjD REDARC Tow Pro Elite Brake Controller https://amzn.to/3ExWFp2 (Be Sure To Get Proper Wiring Harness For Your Vehicle) REDARC Wiring Harnesses & Trail Kits https://amzn.to/4gtnGak Pollak 7 Way Trailer Plug https://amzn.to/4aVy9J1 Lisle Brake Adjusting Tool https://amzn.to/3ZXhEIz Gearwrench Brake Adjusting Tool https://amzn.to/49WtXJP Lisle Test Light https://amzn.to/4m3VFc7 Milwaugkee ½” Impact https://amzn.to/414zKKo Milwaukee ½” Impact Options https://amzn.to/3JpIdS8 Shop Towels In A Box https://amzn.to/3SgG7FL Mechanix Gloves https://amzn.to/3EuTsXa Tub O’ Towels Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes https://amzn.to/4k2Rqxy Scott Shop Paper Towels https://amzn.to/4k0NTzN DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included in the video descriptions may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with content. Check out Texas Custom Trailers for any trailer needs you may have. And if you’re local, check them out for your trailer service needs! If you aren’t local, but need a new trailer, they can ship it to you! Tell them The TrailerSmith sent you! www.txcustomtrailers.com Links to other videos:    • THE 4 BEST BRAKE CONTROLLERS      • How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes      • Is It Time For A Brake Controller Upgrade?      • How To Adjust Trailer Brakes the Easy Way      • Why You Need THIS Brake Controller + How T...      • How To Diagnose Electric Trailer Brakes      • How To Replace Disc Brakes      • Electric Trailer Brakes: One Wheel Lock Up      • TRAILER BRAKE Drag-Is It An ISSUE?      • Prevent Disaster: All About Trailer Breaka...      • Self-Adjusting Brakes. Do They Work?      • TRAILER BRAKES: Electric Over HYDRAULIC vs...      • The Truth About RV BRAKES | Why Burnishing...      • Is It Too Late For Your Clicking Trailer B...      • What Is The #1 Trailer Brake Mistake?   Subscribe to the channel:    / thetrailersmith   Follow Me: Facebook -   / thetrailersmith   Instagram-   / thetrailersmith   YouTube-    / thetrailersmith   #TrailerMaintenance #DIYTrailerRepair #utilitytrailer #texascustomtrailers #towing #trailerrepair #mechanic #diytrailer #trailers #trailerbrakes #traileraxle #TheTrailerSmith