Difference Between Gain and Load Settings on the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller
Question:
I have 2024 Tacoma which had to be hardwired in big issue with Toyota, but thats history, and not an issue with me anymore. curt triflex 51146 is the brake controller. Now I am trying to distinguish between the GAIN and LOAD modes and effectively use them. ???? How should they be set? Could the settings be calculated based on the Vehicle and trailer weight? Thank you.
asked by: Del
Expert Reply:
Hey Del, thanks for reaching out!
The GAIN setting on the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV has to do with the max "strength" of the brakes, while the LOAD setting is how aggressive the brakes get to that GAIN setting.
So, to simplify things, GAIN is the braking strength while LOAD is how quickly the brakes get there.
Since everyone has different preferences in how their trailer brakes perform there aren't any hard and fast settings for different truck/trailer combinations. The best rule of thumb to go by is to put the settings in the middle and then drive around an empty parking lot to test how the trailer brakes perform and adjust them to your liking.
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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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