Breakaway Switch Melted/Burnt
Airstream 2015 Flying Cloud 27FB Well, Friday night our house washing machine broke down and today wanted to tow the trailer to our house to load up /clean tank/ for our trip starting next friday. ...
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Yep..3A draw per brake magnet.........minus resistance thru connectors/corrosion
Per Federal Law...suppose to provide full battery voltage for 15 mins
Get new switch....check wire/connections/insulation for any damage
And anyone that pulls pin out to use as a parking brake doesn't understand trailer electric brakes.
Magnets will get energized due to full battery voltage BUT brake shoes do not engage unless trailer is moving. Sitting parked .magnet just gets HOT and battery has unnecessary draw
Per Federal Law...suppose to provide full battery voltage for 15 mins
Get new switch....check wire/connections/insulation for any damage
And anyone that pulls pin out to use as a parking brake doesn't understand trailer electric brakes.
Magnets will get energized due to full battery voltage BUT brake shoes do not engage unless trailer is moving. Sitting parked .magnet just gets HOT and battery has unnecessary draw
