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UIZ733

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Tow-Pro Question
« on: February 14, 2016, 02:53:41 PM »
Do most people use their Tow-Pro on the automatically calibrated setting OR the 'manual' setting? I am not sure mine is 'calibrating' properly. Brake shoes and magnets are 'as new' and properly adjusted.

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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2016, 04:41:07 PM »
I use mine in auto on road but in some offroad situations I switch to manual such as steep ascents/descents with erosion humps as they seem to through the braking out a little.

If it isn't working to your satisfaction, I would re-calibrate and do it somewhere you can drive in a straight line for the duration of the calibration.
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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2016, 05:36:10 PM »
I use it in auto. Make sure the main controller box is securely firted. If it moves around it will throw out the calibration and be not working correctly

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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2016, 08:48:14 PM »
Thanks for the responses. It was 'professionally' fitted and it looks like it was very well done. I will re-calibrate and keep a closer eye on the LED colours during the process. It definitely works very well in manual mode.

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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2016, 06:12:25 AM »
Same for me, Auto mostly, manual for on the marbles.
I had nil trouble setting it up and calibrating.
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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2016, 12:36:49 PM »
Auto for me as well.

I calibrated ours once at set up and has worked a treat since then.

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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2016, 02:20:21 PM »
I'm not sure if mines working correctly or not. It goes to full blue on connection, I can hear the electronic brakes on the camper, it does grab but sometimes it flicks between red/blue when I do light braking? not sure if its correct or not? Also can anyone confirm if you are stationary and have your brakes on does it glow red or stay blue?
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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2016, 03:47:27 PM »
Hey @swannie the led on mine runs green then red when breaking in automatic mode


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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2016, 04:00:40 PM »
Swannie, if stationary with your brakes on the led should be solid red.
Lukeycat, I thought green was user controlled mode, blue is automatic.....unless mines arse about!
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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2016, 08:44:59 PM »
Hey @swannie the led on mine runs green then red when breaking in automatic mode


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Better check as I believe green is manual mode - blue is automatic

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Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2016, 08:46:09 PM »
Hmmm I think I may be running it in manual mode then which makes sense given I can adjust it depending on the conditions. I will have to try it in automatic mode and judge the difference ;). Sometimes it pays to read the manual and not be the typical stubborn Bloke who thinks he can work it out ;).


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Re: Tow-Pro Question
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2016, 10:06:43 PM »
Just got the manual out and Blue is auto mode so harder you brake so does trailer. I leave mine on about 4. Find that any higher and when braking on dirt/grass it does lock up trailer tyres.

Green is manual and suited for off-road.

Both modes show change to red when brakes applied. I think mine does when sitting still as well.

I like you can push button and applies only the trailer brakes in any mode. Haven't had real need but did read this would assist to correct trailer sway.

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