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Thread: Trailer Brakes
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03-10-2009, 10:11 PM #1
Trailer Brakes
Are the trailer brakes activated when you apply the brakes on your vehicle? Does anyone run a brake controller on their tow vehicle? Anyone experience with and without, is there noticeable difference?
Thanks
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03-10-2009, 10:18 PM #2
Your trailer should be equipped with surge breaks. The tongue of the trailer pushes against a master cylinder that applies the breaks automatically. The harder the vehicle tries to stop, the harder the breaks will be applied on the trailer. There is no controller in the vehicle. It is strictly a mechanical breaking system, the only electronics involved is the reverse lock out solenoid.
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03-11-2009, 07:45 AM #3
Thanks! I guess I just assumed the brakes were electric. Nothing wrong with good old mechanical engineering.
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03-11-2009, 10:14 AM #4
I learned the hard way to always keep 2 nickels in the truck or boat at all times. if the reverse lockout fails or your electrical connection fails, you can use a nickel on either side of the tongue to defeat the lockout.
had to do this a couple of times on a buddies truck that only had the 4wire harness'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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03-11-2009, 11:03 AM #5
Correct on the key, if you have the UFP (Unique Functional Products) A-60 actuator like shown below. If you do have this actuator but don't have the key then call Boatmate Trailers and ask for one or you can also call UFP direct @ (760) 744-1610 and you can get one as well. They are located in San Marcos, California.
2007 Mobius LSV
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03-11-2009, 01:55 PM #6
I think I have the key somewhere but don't have this trailer anymore. If anybody needs it let me know.
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03-11-2009, 02:45 PM #7
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03-11-2009, 02:56 PM #8Senior Member
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I also thought i did not have a key when i got my boat but it was wrapped in with a wiring harenst that came will all my paperwork. Just had to dig to find it.
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03-12-2009, 12:01 PM #9
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03-12-2009, 01:31 PM #10