EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

[RV-Dean]

How do I know if my truck provieds my trailer with a 12v reverse indicator to cut out the surge brakes while backing up?

Does any one have a link to a site were I can order the small blocking clip that will prevent the surge brakes from coming forward if I determine that I do not have a 12v signal?

I need to back mine up my steep drive.

Thanks in advance

 

[JB]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

To operate the electric brake lock out you will have a 5th pin on the trailer connector, Dean. With a voltmeter you can determine if your truck puts +12V on that pin when in reverse.

For more on this from the experts, go to championtrailers.com an get tech support.

Good luck.

 

[RV-Dean]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

JB,

thanks for the the quick reply. I only have a 4 pin and two 7 pins so I guess that answers that question. This ex-Submariner knows a bit about RV's and their systems but has a lot to learn about boats and theirs.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

Check your 7 pin harness for a pin that has 12V on it when the truck is in reverse. Backup lights will activate the solenoid. If you don't have that pin, all it takes is one additional wire connected to one of the backup lights. A single pin connection between truck and trailer completes the job.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

the block out works off the backup lights.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

this will help

http://www.championtrailers.com/REVERSING_SOLENOID_VALVES.HTM

 

[RV-Dean]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

Thanks everyone,

I think my EZ-laoder has the solenoid now I just need to activate it. Maybe a 7 pin to 5 pin adaptor.

 

[JB]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

That ought to work, Dean.

Good luck.

 

[Coors]

Re: EZ Loader Tailer Brakes

I just installed discs on my ex-loader; just spliced a wire into my back-up lights for hook-up to solenoid. If you can back it up at all, the solenoid is all ready hooked up. I tried to back mine just using the hitch as a ground, without using the ground wire-dug holes in my backyard with spinning tires:^