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paul

02-02-2000 18:28:14




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Ok, from previous questions it sounds like electric is the way to go. So, if I see a good deal on one at an auction, can I hook it up to my pickup & drag it home without the brakes hooked up? Or does it _need_ the controller box on the pickup or the brakes are locked? Do all electrics run about the same with the same controls?

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Steve Hansen

02-03-2000 19:25:40




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 Re: trailer - electric brakes in reply to paul, 02-02-2000 18:28:14  
Paul,

If all you buy is the trailer then you should be able to tow it home without wiring up the brakes. I am assuming you have a pickup or other stout vehicle that can brake safely with the added load of the unladen trailer. Now, if you buy a tractor too you will need to wire up the brakes. In any case, be prepared to wire up the running and break lites and have a safety chain available too.

Good luck,

Steve

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paul

02-03-2000 20:48:47




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 Re: Re: trailer - electric brakes in reply to Steve Hansen, 02-03-2000 19:25:40  
Thanks, Steve. I should have added I do have a 4wd pickup with 5600lb towing, and I really don't want to wear out my pkup brakes (or front bumper???) by towing any real load without using the trailer brakes. :)

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chuck

02-02-2000 21:18:14




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 Re: trailer - electric brakes in reply to paul, 02-02-2000 18:28:14  
Yeah, they all use the same controller but, there is an adjustment on the control that must be set according to the trailers weight. It varies the brakes application to tailor it to the trucks brakes and the load on the trailer. No big deal just dial it in.



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ADfm(AR)

02-02-2000 20:09:02




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 Re: trailer - electric brakes in reply to paul, 02-02-2000 18:28:14  
Paul the electric brakes are in the release position until electricity is applied and causes the electro-magnet to be energised and it attempts to attach to the rotating drum and thus move the lever and apply the brake shoes. Thus no electricity to the maganet no brakes. Broken wire or run to long with brakes applied the magnet loses it ability to maintain magnetism thus loosing the ability to force lever over that moves brake shoes against the brake drum and resulting in loss of braking.

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