Boat trailer brakes locking up.
I just brought a new boat trailer home, and when backing UP the driveway, the surge brakes prevent me from backing at all. Supposidely you put that little thingy in the hitch, but there is nothing to ...
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What brand of trailer are you pulling? On my Ranger boat trailers there was a solenoid that blocked the flow of fluid to the brakes when connected. They were activated by the back up lights of course. This solenoid is a small device with two wires and was clearly visible along the rail near the tongue. Look for mfgr names on the actual brake mechanism and give them a call.
If this is not a new trailer the previous owner may have lost the proper pin that might have a small round ball on the side to keep it from coming out.
If this is not a new trailer the previous owner may have lost the proper pin that might have a small round ball on the side to keep it from coming out.
