Hauling with a Toyota Landcruiser??
lanajane
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2007-09-16 9:29 PM (#68001)
Subject: Hauling with a Toyota Landcruiser??


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I just got a slant Logan 2260 lbs... I am hauling with a 97 Landcruiser... I have the electric brakes with the computer... what is the setting I should use with and without horses... I just went down Donner Summit... it seemed my brakes grabbed a bit is this good... what are your thoughts using this as a tow vehicle? thanks I appreciate an helpful input...
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2007-09-17 12:55 AM (#68008 - in reply to #68001)
Subject: RE: Hauling with a Toyota Landcruiser??


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http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/reviews/1997/nhromiak97050806.html

Copied from the above review...

Land Cruiser is a heavy vehicle (4,933 lbs.) and as such is solid and stable on and off road. All this weight is lugged around by way of a 4.5L DOHC 24 valve in-line 6-cylinder. With 212 horsepower and 275 ft/lbs of torque, this brawny utility has adequate pep for everyday commuting. As a tow vehicle, it should have a V8. Ascending steep hills or grades with a boat or camper in back would be a slow affair.

 

Adjusting the Power to the Trailer

Brakes for Prodigy Controller(Prior to setting Boost)

Once the control has been securely mounted within the

0 to 70-degree range, it is necessary to set the power

needed to stop the trailer during a braking event.

1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.

2. With engine running hold manual full left and set

Power Knob to indicate 6.0

3. Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level paved

surface at 25 mph and fully apply manual knob.

? If trailer brakes lock up:

? Turn power down using power knob.

? If braking was not sufficient:

? Turn power up using power knob.

4. Repeat Step (3) until power has been set to a point

just below wheel lock up or at a sufficient force as

to achieve maximum braking power.

5. Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed

stops to check the power setting. Trailer braking is

initiated and terminated via the stoplight switch.

When the brake pedal is released, trailer braking

will cease.

Here is the other part of the adjustment cycle...

Appendix A: Trailer Brake Adjustment**

Brakes should be adjusted after the first 200 miles of

operation when the brake shoes and drums have “seated” and

at 3000 mile intervals, or as use and performance requires. The

brakes should be adjusted in the following manner:

1. Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack

stands. Follow trailer manufacturers recommendations for

lifting and supporting the unit. Check that the wheel and

drum rotate freely.

WARNING Do not lift or support trailer on any part of

the axle or the suspension system.

2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot

on the bottom of the brake backing plate.

3. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate the

starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake

shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the

linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to

turn.

Note:With drop spindle axles, a modified adjusting tool with

about an 80 degree angle should be used.

4. Then rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until

the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag.

5. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel to

the ground.

6. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.

WARNING Never crawl under your trailer unless it is

resting on properly placed jack stands.

Follow the trailer manufacturers recommendations for lifting

and supporting the unit. Do not lift or place supports on any

part of the suspension system.

**Note: Trailer Brake Adjustment procedures courtesy Dexter Axle

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