No brakes on trailer
Hey guys and gals. Picked up a new to us travel trailer and can't get brakes to work at all. Had to be extra careful towing it. Plugged in, truck shows "Trailer not connected. Check brake wiring." mes...
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Amazing update... Finally had the chance to go check on the camper (it's been raining for days here!) and, first plug into truck (after monkeying with the 7 pin connector last week), truck was completely happy! I hooked up and drove a bit and used brake controller - brakes on the trailer bit as they should. I am so relieved! The fact that RAM brake controllers have been recalled on years around mine and since the camper sat for a bit and since the previous owner didn't know much about it was the perfect storm for me to assume (yes, yes, I know, bad!) the worst and check all I could. What I've learned:
1. Sometimes the easiest solution is not the most obvious.
2. You guys are a wealth of knowledge and I'm thankful for you.
3. If a trailer has grounding issues, chances are position/brake/turn signals won't work so no need to chase that.
4. Truck will stop all 15,000 lbs if I ever lose brakes on trailer.
5. Wiring diagrams shared can come in handy, so thank you for sharing them!
Much appreciated again. I very much appreciate each and every answer and possible solution!
1. Sometimes the easiest solution is not the most obvious.
2. You guys are a wealth of knowledge and I'm thankful for you.
3. If a trailer has grounding issues, chances are position/brake/turn signals won't work so no need to chase that.
4. Truck will stop all 15,000 lbs if I ever lose brakes on trailer.
5. Wiring diagrams shared can come in handy, so thank you for sharing them!
Much appreciated again. I very much appreciate each and every answer and possible solution!
