You likely became well aware of the need for a brake controller the first time you ever drove a tow vehicle with a travel trailer on a trip. It’s no wonder why most states require them. Their purpose ...

Fleet managers should have a good understanding of engine brakes and how they are properly used. How often do you hear drivers complaining about weak engine brakes? Some drivers will say the engine ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

When we bought our 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with the 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, we had plans to use it to tow a small travel-trailer on-road and off. The Jeep came from the factory with the ...

A time-delayed controller is much simpler. These brake controllers detect when you apply the brakes, usually using the same signal your brake lights get, and send a signal to your trailer to apply the ...

When towing, each state has its own rules as to how much you can tow before trailer brakes are required and for good reason; you don't want to find out on a downhill, during inclement weather, that ...

The brake-by-wire technology used in the automotive industry enables the control of brakes through electrical means. It can either complement traditional service brakes or can be used as a standalone ...

In his speech to the Robert Bosch 55th International Automotive Press Conference, in Boxberg, Günther Plapp, Executive Vice President Development, ABS and Brakes Division of Robert Bosch GmbH, ...