P I N E C R E S T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
RV B R A K I N G S Y S T E M
The RV brakes are designed to work with your tow vehicle brakes. To maintain proper braking performance, both the
RV and tow vehicle brakes must be used together. Separate use of the braking systems will cause accelerated wear
and damage. When your RV is new, it is impossible to adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes approximately 1,000
miles and/or 50 medium to heavy stops to “burnish” fit or “seat” the shoes to the brake drum. After the initial break-
in period, your brake shoes must be adjusted accurately for best performance and increased durability.
Braking system components include:
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Tow vehicle battery
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Brake controller
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Wire harness/connector plug
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Auxiliary batteries (see Electrical System)
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Breakaway switch
T OW V E H I C L E B AT T E R Y
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of power for your RV’s brake operation. To ensure available power
when needed, keep your tow vehicle battery and charging system working properly.
B AT T E R Y I S O L AT O R ( C U S T O M E R S U P P L I E D )
You may want to install a battery isolator on your tow vehicle. A battery isolator is a device that:
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Receives current from the tow vehicle alternator to independently charge both the RV auxiliary battery and the
tow vehicle battery.
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Prevents the RV from draining your tow vehicle battery (so you can start your tow vehicle engine).
Your dealer can assist you with the selection, purchase and installation of this aftermarket part.
B R A K E C O N T R O L L E R ( C U S T O M E R S U P P L I E D )
The brake controller should be installed in the tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the RV electric brakes. Con-
sult with your dealer or the brake controller OEM to decide what is right for your towing combination.
7 - WAY W I R E H A R N E S S / C O N N E C T O R P L U G
A 7-way wire harness/connector plug is wired into your FW to connect electrical power from the tow vehicle for trav-
el. This supplies power to the RV brakes, tail lights, clearance lights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. Wiring to operate
your brakes must be the same size in both the tow vehicle and RV.
T O W I N G & L E V E L I N G
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