Breakaway switch and brake lights
Yesterday, I replaced the cable that connects the 5th wheel to the 7 pin connector on the truck. Luckily, the cable I ordered used the same color scheme as the existing cable (I tested old and new ca...
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westend wrote:
Yeah, you should get some more current through the switch to make the lights work. I'd suggest to install another battery on your truck.
NO lights ever come on when the Breakaway switch is pulled loose. Besides, the lights are minimum amp draw compared to 4 brake magnets. Doug
PS, what good would an extra battery on your TRUCK do if the Break-Away switch is pulled?????????? That means the trailer is not connected to your truck anymore, so what good would an Extra Truck battery do? The Break Away is engaged by the TRAILER battery.
