Brake Control on my 2012 F250SD

[jallen02]

I was wondering if it is a bad thing to do to keep your foot on the brake pedal when you come to a stop. Does the electric magnet heat up as long as the brake is applied. I have a 2014 317RL Wildcat. I usually put the tv in park if i'm stopped for a long time. Any information is greatly appreciated. jallen02

[Charles Firth]

I have had no issues. While stopping at stop lights or waiting to enter the highway I usually keep my foot on the brake, as I would when driving without a trailer in tow. Of course if I were stopped for a long period of time, I would put the tv in park. I don't think you will have any problems as long you don't ride the brake while moving. I am sure you will have people chime in with more tow time than I have. I don't drive any different while towing than without a tt, I just go slower and watch my turns, and try to plan my lane changes in advance.

[Cool Canuck]

I've never worried about it. Without the inertia sensor activation, there is little power to the brakes. I don't believe the magnets create much heat on their own in anycase.