Mistakenly pulled breakaway cable
One of us mistakenly leashed our high energy dog to the breakaway cable. Of course he pulled the entire insert from its box. I was able to put insert back in, but my question is what should I ex...
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Be sure it SNAPS into place when pushing-in.
How long was it pulled out. Each BRAKE MAGNET will draw right at 3AMPS DC CURRENT when 12VDC is applied. For Dual Tandom that would add up to around 12AMPS DC Current which is alot to be draining from the battery.
I always check my trailer brakes when I first start pulling the trailer. I will use the manual lever to full position and let that stop my truck and the trailer without me applying foot pedal brakes. This will tell me the trailer brakes are engaging...
I don't think I would want to drive very far with the trailer brakes disengaged. This is a DOT REQUIREMENT and could result in a fine if caught. It is also very dangerous to others on the road if you have your trailer brakes disengaged.
I'm pretty sure my Insurance Company would not support my claim if something bad happens and they find out the trailer brakes were not functioning. That could add up to BIG DOLLARS in a hurry...
Roy Ken
How long was it pulled out. Each BRAKE MAGNET will draw right at 3AMPS DC CURRENT when 12VDC is applied. For Dual Tandom that would add up to around 12AMPS DC Current which is alot to be draining from the battery.
I always check my trailer brakes when I first start pulling the trailer. I will use the manual lever to full position and let that stop my truck and the trailer without me applying foot pedal brakes. This will tell me the trailer brakes are engaging...
I don't think I would want to drive very far with the trailer brakes disengaged. This is a DOT REQUIREMENT and could result in a fine if caught. It is also very dangerous to others on the road if you have your trailer brakes disengaged.
I'm pretty sure my Insurance Company would not support my claim if something bad happens and they find out the trailer brakes were not functioning. That could add up to BIG DOLLARS in a hurry...
Roy Ken
