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Re: trailer brake questions
themerryjo wrote: 1. When I apply 12 volts to the front 2 drums I can hear the magnets energizing but neither of the back ones sound like they are working, is it ok to just use brakes on one axle or is that going to feel too weak for 7000#?It will feel (and be) too weak for the trailer. Only drive it that way to the repair shop. 2. I am planning on running some 12/2 SO cord from trailer front junction box to a second junction box located between the wheels and from there branching off to each wheel with 14/2 SO cord. Is this sufficient?Yes, that is sufficient, a bit of overkill. As you discovered, SO cord is VERY good in the elements... 3. If I end up buying new brake assemblies, what are opinions on self adjust vs manual? Do they actually work reliably as intended or with a little age do they not self adjust anyway?I have no direct knowledge of self adjusters, but when my manual guys need replacing, I will replace them with auto-adjusters. My comment on the SO cord is backed up with 30years as a commercial master electrician...but, at the very least, ADJUST Them! If it were me, I would inspect, repack the bearings and go from knowledge. Tim391Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is my butt saggy?
If it were me, I would take it to a spring/suspension shop and ask them what is the best fix - and they will be able to tell you why it looks like that. My son had a 2006 F250 - he then bought a small 5er, took a trip and the truck had a permanent sag! We took the truck to a local shop and found out that Ford did, in fact, put in softer springs and the sag was because the springs flattened out. He had the springs re-arched and another leaf added...no more sag. Here is a shop in Oklahoma City... Tim371Views0likes0CommentsMaxBrake
I bought a Max Brake controller from a member here, installed it last fall and today I had the trailer out for the first time. OMG! That is the best braking I have ever had! No more slowing down and having the brakes on the trailer get tighter and tighter and not much modulation. With the new one, it just stops like nothing was back there. Just wanted to report... Tim1.5KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Outbreak of moths in camper
I have had small moths in my stick house and I had no luck in finding them - until a week ago I poured myself a bowl of cereal and wondered what that thing is in the cereal...yep, a dead moth! I picked it out and ate the cereal. Wonder how many I ate...LOL! Tim973Views0likes0Comments
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