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michaelman501
Explorer
Jun 23, 2015

FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKING ?

I have a 2008 Fleetwood Mallard 18CK, i pulled it out front beside the house, took it straight to the local tire center to get new trailer tires. Took it out for its first trip 2 weeks later and notice that on harder brakes the trailer pulls to the left. I tried just using the trailer brake to see if it would still do it and it still pulled left slightly. I have never experienced this before and dont even know where to begin ? I dont think it has to do with the new tires as the trailer tracks completely straight until braking.Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance.

Michael
  • mobeewan's avatar
    mobeewan
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2015
    Could be a leaking bearing seal allowing grease to saturate the brake. I had that happen to I trailer. Most definitely something wrong with the opposite side breaks not working properly.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Jun 24, 2015
    My guess is a broken or disconnected wire. The wires have quick connect from the brakes to the trailer wiring. It's possible when they put the jack under the trailer they might have snagged the wire.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 24, 2015
    Could be broken wire, bad magnet, worn out brake shoes......brakes not adjusted
    Gonna have to test & inspect to find issue
  • ron64gc's avatar
    ron64gc
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2015
    sounds like right side trailer brakes not engaging. Jack up one wheel at a time and have someone engage brake while you turn wheel. Should lock up. If not you could have broken wire or bad magnet. Just a matter of elimination.

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