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...
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.
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If trailer brakes lock up:
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Turn power down using power knob.
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If braking was not sufficient:
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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
Hauling with a Toyota Landcruiser??
