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04-27-2016, 12:21 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ARLINGTON
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M.O.C. #17253
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Brake Controller
I have a 2013 Ford F350 Dulley with factory brake controller and a 2016 Montana 3720 with drum brakes. Been messing with adjusting the trailer control and I'm at the max setting without locking up the tires. Curious if that's normal with this big 5er or could I have a problem? Are most of you at max setting?
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04-27-2016, 01:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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We are not at max setting. I like to let towhaul do the real work.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-27-2016, 02:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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If the trailer is brand new with few miles, the self adjusting brakes may not be fully adjusted yet.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-27-2016, 02:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
M.O.C. #9969
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Or another possibility is that the rear seals are blown and brake shoes covered with grease. Had that issue with our new Montana, brakes covered with grease right from the factory.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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04-27-2016, 05:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mhs4771
Or another possibility is that the rear seals are blown and brake shoes covered with grease. Had that issue with our new Montana, brakes covered with grease right from the factory.
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Same here. Dexter came through for me and picked up the tab for completely new brakes, backing plate, etc.
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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04-27-2016, 05:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: big pine
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #9253
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I don't think you can lock up the wheels on pavement but you might on dirt or gravel also you might need to burnish in the brake shoes when new.
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04-27-2016, 09:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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Yes, agree mine only lock up on gravel.
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04-28-2016, 04:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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It is normal to not lock up on pavement.Our OEM Ford controller is set at 8.
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04-28-2016, 04:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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2011 F350 DRW controler also set at 8 for a 2014 Big Sky 382RL with disk brakes.
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04-28-2016, 07:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sedona
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #18355
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2016 Ram will not lock trailer wheels except on loose gravel.
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05-02-2016, 08:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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I just finished replacing all the brake assemblies on mine. The brakes ARE self adjusting, but they've also got to be worn in a bit (seated is the word) to be completely effective. Once they are (took a 250 mile trip for ours), they won't lock the wheels up on pavement (as catskiner said), but will on a slow roll on gravel or dirt. Starting out at 3-4 mph and you should be able to feel strong braking by squeezing the paddles only on pavement (or hear dragging on dirt/gravel). Drum brakes on a heavy trailer will not stop both it and your truck quickly by themselves. You can get disc brakes if you need that, but be certain to reinforce your spring hangers & other frame parts holding everything all together too if you need to do a lot of panic stops.
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