Oops! Brakes on for 24 Hours!
I discovered that the breakaway switch had been activated (cable pulled out) when I was setting up camp last night. Been sitting here for nearly 24 hours with trailer brakes activated Can I count o...
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(Hate to tell on myself). Years ago when we were starting out and our 1st RV was new to us, I was told the break away switch would lock up the wheels if cable became disconnected. I thought great, what a slick anti-theft device. Parked RV at seasonal campground and came back next weekend and wondered why my battery was dead. Charged up battery no problems, but I'm sure it shorten life of battery.
You can probably do all kinds of tests to see if any damage. I use an "old style" compass and see if needle spins around when brakes applied (being my ears aren't so good anymore).
You can probably do all kinds of tests to see if any damage. I use an "old style" compass and see if needle spins around when brakes applied (being my ears aren't so good anymore).
