Help trailer brakes went out (UPDATE)
Today while on our way to San Diego the brakes on our 2012 Jayco Eagle 5er stopped working. At first it was intermittent then they just stopped all together. Our TV is a 2007 Ford with an integrated b...
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We had a similar problem on the way to Yellowstone last summer (2010 Silverado 2500 - integrated controller). Trailer shop determined trailer brakes ok, so it was the truck.
Went to Spearfish GM. They also "got power" when activating brake at the connector.
Turns out it was the brake controller fuse. Even though it was pushing some voltage, not enough to activate brakes.
Bad connection on trailer pig tail was causing over compensation in brake circuit and blew fuse. cleaned pigtail, electrical goo in plug, new fuse - all better.
Hope this helps.
Max
Went to Spearfish GM. They also "got power" when activating brake at the connector.
Turns out it was the brake controller fuse. Even though it was pushing some voltage, not enough to activate brakes.
Bad connection on trailer pig tail was causing over compensation in brake circuit and blew fuse. cleaned pigtail, electrical goo in plug, new fuse - all better.
Hope this helps.
Max
