No brakes on trailer
Hey guys and gals. Picked up a new to us travel trailer and can't get brakes to work at all. Had to be extra careful towing it. Plugged in, truck shows "Trailer not connected. Check brake wiring." mes...
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Lynnmor wrote:
When you pulled the breakaway switch, you should have jacked up at least one wheel to test if the brakes work. Often there will be no sound to indicate the brakes work. After testing this way, and there is no braking, you can rule out the truck. It is a simple system using wires and magnets, no special skills are needed.
I was hoping to hear it hum/buzz but nothing. Will jack camper up and remove at least one wheel and see if the pads move/magnets engage. I'll need to check and possibly pack bearings anyway, so this step will happen at some point or another. :)
