Trailer making my SUV lock up.
I have a Jeep Cherokee SUV with towing package, and am pulling a Coleman travel trailer. I have a weight distribution bar.
It has electric brakes.
Without the trailer attached, I can go any speed I like.
Today, with the trailer attached, when I get up to about 50 MPH +, my SUV back brakes start locking up and smoking.
Things to know. I towed the vehicle with no problems for two summers, and earlier this summer with no problems..
I recently redid my back brakes on the suv, and have not towed the trailer until today.
I also added a sway bar to the trailer hitch between the last time I pulled the trailer, and this time.
When the brakes lock up, I think the ABS on the SUV is activating as well.
I would appreciate any opinions on this issue. I intend to travel across 3 states next week, and obviously cannot do so with this issue.
I searched these forums and the web about 3 hours before I posted this.
Thanks in advance.
It has electric brakes.
Without the trailer attached, I can go any speed I like.
Today, with the trailer attached, when I get up to about 50 MPH +, my SUV back brakes start locking up and smoking.
Things to know. I towed the vehicle with no problems for two summers, and earlier this summer with no problems..
I recently redid my back brakes on the suv, and have not towed the trailer until today.
I also added a sway bar to the trailer hitch between the last time I pulled the trailer, and this time.
When the brakes lock up, I think the ABS on the SUV is activating as well.
I would appreciate any opinions on this issue. I intend to travel across 3 states next week, and obviously cannot do so with this issue.
I searched these forums and the web about 3 hours before I posted this.
Thanks in advance.
