Break away safety cord
I am thinking that pulling the brake away cord applies fifth wheel battery power to the brake magnets. If I am connected to shore power so that I am charging my batteries, is it OK to leave this br...
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Trailer battery is wired directly to and thru the 'emergency brake switch'
When pin is pulled FULL trailer battery voltage goes to trailer brake magnets.
Trailer brake shoes will NOT engage until wheels rotate
FULL battery voltage is needed and required per Federal Law to engage trailer brakes in the event trailer becomes disconnected from tow vehicle
Pulling the pin when connected to tow vehicle can cause damage to tow vehicle brake controller due to back feed of full battery voltage.
When pin is pulled FULL trailer battery voltage goes to trailer brake magnets.
Trailer brake shoes will NOT engage until wheels rotate
FULL battery voltage is needed and required per Federal Law to engage trailer brakes in the event trailer becomes disconnected from tow vehicle
Pulling the pin when connected to tow vehicle can cause damage to tow vehicle brake controller due to back feed of full battery voltage.
