Sway Command™ Compatible Tow Vehicle Brake Controllers; Prior To Operation - Lippert Components Sway Command Install Manual

Sway Command™ Compatible Tow Vehicle Brake Controllers
The tow vehicle brake controller applies brakes to the trailer when the tow operator presses on the tow
vehicle brake pedal or activates a manual switch on the tow brake controller. A tow vehicle brake controller
may be OEM factory installed or an aftermarket install.
The table below shows a list of aftermarket brake controllers tested with Sway Command™. Check with LCI on
compatibility of a brake controller not listed below.
Brand
Tekonsha
Hayman Reese
Red Arc
Dexter
GSL Electronics
Ram 1500
Ford F150

Prior to Operation

1. Sway Command™ MUST be installed as detailed in the Sway Command™ Installation section. Sway
Command™ will not operate correctly if improperly installed.
2. Trailer brakes MUST be adjusted per OEM specifications to ensure proper trailer braking. The Tow
operator MUST ensure trailer brakes are properly adjusted. Sway Command™ may not operate
properly with improperly adjusted brakes. Discuss brake adjustments with the trailer OEM.
3. Trailer brakes MUST be burnished to ensure proper trailer braking. New electric brakes may contain a
coating to prevent rust during shipping. An unburnished brake will reduce trailer braking capacity. The
tow vehicle operator MUST ensure trailer brakes are properly burnished to ensure brakes are effective
in slowing the tow vehicle. Sway Command™ may not operate properly with improperly burnished
brakes. Discuss brake burnishing with the trailer OEM.
4.
Improperly adjusted tire pressure can reduce braking effectiveness and can be a source of sway. Tire
pressure MUST be adjusted to OEM recommended pressure.
5. Tires MUST have useful tread life left to ensure proper braking. Tire tread below useful life could skid
during braking. The tow operator MUST ensure tires have useful tread left.
6. Improperly loaded trailers can be a source of sway. At higher speeds, if the trailer naturally sways, the
tongue weight and/or trailer weight distribution MUST be adjusted. Sway Command™ could activate
frequently in this situation causing excessive brake wear. Ensure proper hitch tongue weights are
observed for the trailer.
7. The Tow operator MUST ensure Sway Command™ is operational by observing the Sway Command™
Light Pod status. Ensure the light pod is illuminated green. See Sway Command™ Status light for status
other than green.
8.
The Tow operator should tow safely taking into account driving and weather conditions.
Rev: 09.17.2015
Models
Primus IQ, Prodigy, Prodigy 2, P3,
Sentinel, Voyager
Guardian IQ, Vintour, Compact
(remote mount brake control)
EB, EBRH, Tow Pro EBRH-ACC, EBTM
Predator DX2
EBC-12, RBC-12 (remote)
2015
MY2010
Notes/Comments
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