You will have to deactivate it each time you put it in reverse unless you disable it (if you can?) I thought I saw it in the steering wheel console at one time.Not to take away from this post but to add to it, the RAB does not stay ‘off’ if you turn it off. I pulled up to my house and switched into reverse. I started to back up and the brakes locked up. I then tried to turn off the RAB and it did turn off but at this point traffic built up so I pulled up to try backing up again. When I went to back up again, the RAB was back on! I may need to research how to deactivate it for longer than a few minutes when towing.
Nice!Heres a quick shot of the trailer I picked up and how I plan to use it.
possibly a firmware hot fix at some point (if the systems can communicate) to disable RAB if a trailer is connected? That would be nifty.Not to take away from this post but to add to it, the RAB does not stay ‘off’ if you turn it off. I pulled up to my house and switched into reverse. I started to back up and the brakes locked up. I then tried to turn off the RAB and it did turn off but at this point traffic built up so I pulled up to try backing up again. When I went to back up again, the RAB was back on! I may need to research how to deactivate it for longer than a few minutes when towing.
Three weeks and 1000 miles on my Ascent Touring. Pulled our 3000# pop-up tent trailer into the Sierras to 9000 elevation without problems. Plenty of power. Need to get used to lane-warning system, however (Steering wants to over-correct). And the RAB system when backing up was problematic first time, when I hadn't read the manual yet and brakes locked up when backing up the trailer.
Next step - installing a brake controller. I plan on using the Tekonsha Prodigy 3, using the wiring harness provided with the Ascent (factory installed hitch system). I need to find out in which receptacle under the driver-side dash to insert the harness plug . Has anyone installed a controller yet ?
I have. I’ll post a photo laterThree weeks and 1000 miles on my Ascent Touring. Pulled our 3000# pop-up tent trailer into the Sierras to 9000 elevation without problems. Plenty of power. Need to get used to lane-warning system, however (Steering wants to over-correct). And the RAB system when backing up was problematic first time, when I hadn't read the manual yet and brakes locked up when backing up the trailer.
Next step - installing a brake controller. I plan on using the Tekonsha Prodigy 3, using the wiring harness provided with the Ascent (factory installed hitch system). I need to find out in which receptacle under the driver-side dash to insert the harness plug . Has anyone installed a controller yet ?
Three weeks and 1000 miles on my Ascent Touring. Pulled our 3000# pop-up tent trailer into the Sierras to 9000 elevation without problems. Plenty of power. Need to get used to lane-warning system, however (Steering wants to over-correct). And the RAB system when backing up was problematic first time, when I hadn't read the manual yet and brakes locked up when backing up the trailer.
Next step - installing a brake controller. I plan on using the Tekonsha Prodigy 3, using the wiring harness provided with the Ascent (factory installed hitch system). I need to find out in which receptacle under the driver-side dash to insert the harness plug . Has anyone installed a controller yet ?
If you plan to tow often, you may want to get an anti-rattle receiver lock.....that'll eliminate the noise. Etrailer has them.I did tow a jam-packed 6 X 12 U-Haul enclosed trailer a little over 1,000 miles from WI to CO. I estimate it was around 4,000 lbs. I did a write-up under the "first roadtrip" post, but search isn't working for me so unable to cross-link.
Overall, I definitely felt it back there but the Ascent handled it well. Definitely made some noise heading up hills and accelerating onto the the freeway, etc.
I did not enjoy the play between the hitch and the receiver - definitely created more noise and jerkiness than I would have liked. It worked fine, but I'm not eager to take a load like that through the mountains.
The 6x12 uhaul trailers are not enjoyable trailers to haul. I have dragged those around behind several vehicles none of them made that trailer anymore or less enjoyable to tow. LOLI did tow a jam-packed 6 X 12 U-Haul enclosed trailer a little over 1,000 miles from WI to CO. I estimate it was around 4,000 lbs. I did a write-up under the "first roadtrip" post, but search isn't working for me so unable to cross-link.
Overall, I definitely felt it back there but the Ascent handled it well. Definitely made some noise heading up hills and accelerating onto the the freeway, etc.
I did not enjoy the play between the hitch and the receiver - definitely created more noise and jerkiness than I would have liked. It worked fine, but I'm not eager to take a load like that through the mountains.
This was my first experience with one. I initially thought I could get away with a 5x8, but not so much... It was not ideal, though I would really hate to pull one through the mountains. Once I got to the plains it wasn't so badThe 6x12 uhaul trailers are not enjoyable trailers to haul. I have dragged those around behind several vehicles none of them made that trailer anymore or less enjoyable to tow. LOL
1000 miles would be miserable ?
Most trailers are going to give you sag....my 4,000lbs boat which has 400lb tongue weight drops the rear suspension about 2 inches and it's the same of most other vehicles without air ride. This is not a problem for me.Are the shocks, struts, suspension etc., on the Ascent enough to keep the rear end from sagging etc. , when towing a trailer?
I know “ nothing” about auto mechanics or towing or suspensions so I am looking for some knowledge.:nerd:...... So is the suspension? on the the Ascent sufficient to tow a trailer near the max of it’s capacity? Should improvements be made?
What could be done to improve handling , capacity etc.?
May decide to buy a travel trailer so I want to learn as much as I can....:smile:
Still waiting to get my Ascent....lain: