what the heck?

[mern]

Towed my 97 lowe deck boat back from the lake today about 35-40 miles and backed her into the storage facility. It is on a single axle lowe trailer with surge brakes. When unhooking I noticed the s-link on the breakaway cable was hot to the touch whereit hooks to the truck. Safety chains and everything else normal. I mean uncomfortable to hold for more than a few seconds. Confirmed this with another person so i'm sane. Diesel truck so side exit exhaust. Has anyone ever seen this? Thanks

 

[Sid Schuster]

Re: what the heck?

Was it a hot sunny day?

 

[mern]

Re: what the heck?

sure was but this thing was rocket hot and nothing else was. Been having some trailer light issues and I guess im just paranoid. thanks

 

[EddiePetty]

Re: what the heck?

....sounds like you have lost the ground connection through your lighting plug and the trailer is seeking ground through the break-away and/or safety chains.
A quick check with a multi-meter will prove this out.

 

[phoenixisrizen]

Re: what the heck?

....sounds like you have lost the ground connection through your lighting plug and the trailer is seeking ground through the break-away and/or safety chains.
A quick check with a multi-meter will prove this out.

My thoughts too. Electricity will always find the path of least resistance.

 

[mern]

Re: what the heck?

ok will do. Thanks