Maiden Voyage, Brake Wiring Harness Problems
We took our new tow vehicle up to Payson Arizona and the Rim this weekend and it towed fantastic as expected.
I had problems several times with the onboard computer warning me that the trailer brake had momentarily become disconnected. It would chime and flash an alarm that the trailer brake had disconnected, then reconnect almost immediately thereafter.
I foresaw the possibility of this problem before the trip. Our previous tow vehicle the trailer brake adapter was down low next to the hitch receiver, next to the safety chains. This was always a concern to me as I almost had too much play in the brake wiring from the travel trailer. On the GMC SLT, the brake wiring is up above the bumper, next to the license plate. This is the opposite problem - now the cable is right at its maximum length. The brake adapter on the Sierra is also kind of cheap and feels poorly secured to the truck compared to the Escalade. This combination means that if I am making a sharp turn or the trailer bounces, I think it is just enough play that the cable momentarily loses connection with the 7 pin connector.
What are my options? I can't seem to find an extension cable that increases the length - it seems like my only option is to remove the cable equipped on the trailer and wire a new one that is maybe 6-8" longer. That seems like a hassle.
Has anyone ran into a similar problem? What was your solution?
I had problems several times with the onboard computer warning me that the trailer brake had momentarily become disconnected. It would chime and flash an alarm that the trailer brake had disconnected, then reconnect almost immediately thereafter.
I foresaw the possibility of this problem before the trip. Our previous tow vehicle the trailer brake adapter was down low next to the hitch receiver, next to the safety chains. This was always a concern to me as I almost had too much play in the brake wiring from the travel trailer. On the GMC SLT, the brake wiring is up above the bumper, next to the license plate. This is the opposite problem - now the cable is right at its maximum length. The brake adapter on the Sierra is also kind of cheap and feels poorly secured to the truck compared to the Escalade. This combination means that if I am making a sharp turn or the trailer bounces, I think it is just enough play that the cable momentarily loses connection with the 7 pin connector.
What are my options? I can't seem to find an extension cable that increases the length - it seems like my only option is to remove the cable equipped on the trailer and wire a new one that is maybe 6-8" longer. That seems like a hassle.
Has anyone ran into a similar problem? What was your solution?
