Wire Size to Brake Magnets - Is it Worth It?
Now that my 2012 5th wheel is beyond the warranty period I have been researching increasing the wire gauge to the brake magnets. I've seen numerous testimonials about the improved performance a...
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Just keep in mind that EACH BRAKE MAGNET will pull 3AMPs when hit with 12VDC. A single axle will only have 6AMPS of DC current to deal with.. Two Axles will have 12AMPS of DC current to deal with...
I believe my Electric Brakes are only receiving 5-6VDC after being corrected by the BRAKE CONTROLLER to keep the brakes from locking up with full brake pedal applied. In my case using a single axle or two brake magnets would relate to around 3AMPS being drawn by both brake magnets when I push down the brake pedal.
I have no problems with my brakes the way they were originally wired stopping my 4000Lbs trailer... I base this on being able to make my trailer brakes slide or lock up with ease and able to adjust for that with a lower BRAKE CONTROLLER setting..
Bigger trailers with more brake magnets involved may indeed need larger size brake wiring conductors.
Roy Ken
I believe my Electric Brakes are only receiving 5-6VDC after being corrected by the BRAKE CONTROLLER to keep the brakes from locking up with full brake pedal applied. In my case using a single axle or two brake magnets would relate to around 3AMPS being drawn by both brake magnets when I push down the brake pedal.
I have no problems with my brakes the way they were originally wired stopping my 4000Lbs trailer... I base this on being able to make my trailer brakes slide or lock up with ease and able to adjust for that with a lower BRAKE CONTROLLER setting..
Bigger trailers with more brake magnets involved may indeed need larger size brake wiring conductors.
Roy Ken
