Check with your RV dealer or brake controller manufacturers to
decide what controller is best for your combination of tow vehicle
and trailer.
Test your Trailer Brakes with your Brake Controller prior to each trip
to ensure proper operation.
Tow Vehicle Battery/Electrical System
The battery in your tow vehicle provides the power needed by your
travel trailer brakes. Make sure your vehicle battery and charging
system are working properly to ensure power is available for safe,
reliable braking.
7-Way Wire Harness
An industry-standard 7-Way Wire Harness attached to your travel
trailer provides 12 volt electrical current from your tow vehicle
battery and electrical system to power travel trailer brakes,
clearance lights, brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights. This
harness, connector, wiring and lights must be in working order for
your tow vehicle/trailer combination to operate safely and legally on
public roads.
It is not unusual for corrosion and dirt to accumulate in the
connector. Make a point of cleaning the connector on a regular
basis to ensure a reliable electrical connection, and protect it from
road debris when possible.
Breakaway Switch
The Breakaway Switch provides a key safety function, applying the
trailer brakes in the event the trailer is detached from the tow
vehicle while in motion. The Breakaway Switch is activated by an
owner-supplied Auxiliary Battery mounted on the trailer. Make sure
the cable that activates the Breakaway Switch is attached firmly to
the tow vehicle when the trailer is hitched, and check that the
battery is adequately charged to power the switch. Adjust the cable
so both vehicles may turn freely without pulling the pin from the
switch. Lubricate the breakaway pin periodically to ensure good
operation. Make sure the pin is securely in place each time before
using the trailer. DO NOT USE THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH AS A
PARKING BRAKE, AS IT IS INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY USE
ONLY AND SUCH USE WILL DRAIN YOUR RV BATTERY.
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