Dodge RAM 1500 Owner's Manual page 259

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9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing
tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels
turn freely, increase the GAIN setting.
Light Electric
Type of Trailer Brakes
Electric Trailer Brakes
Load
*Under 10,000 lbs
* The suggested selection depends and may change
depending on the customer preferences for braking per-
formance. Condition of the trailer brakes, driving and
road state may also affect the selection.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point
just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heavier
trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even
with the maximum GAIN setting of 10.
Heavy Electric
Light EOH
Electric Trailer Brakes
Electric over Hydrau-
lic Trailer Brakes
*Above 10,000 lbs
*Under 10,000 lbs
EVIC Display Messages
The trailer brake control interacts with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Display messages,
along with a single chime, will be displayed when a
malfunction is determined in the trailer connection,
trailer brake control, or on the trailer. Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information Center" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
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Heavy EOH
Electric over Hydrau-
lic Trailer Brakes
*Above 10,000 lbs
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