new trailer

[dale1]

greetings. today I purchased a 2004 24' seachaser walkaround with a magic tilt aluminium trailer with disk brakes, surge type.

the prior owner placed a block of wood in the hitch-slide to limit the amout of travel. he stated that he had to do that because the trailer would not back up. I removed the block of wood because I really need the additonal braking with the big pig. he was right. the trialer will not back up with the block removed. "but it stops good"

Ive never owned this type of trailer. any thoughts appreciated.

dale

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: new trailer

There should be a place for a lockout pin so you can back up. Very common with surge brakes.

 

[not enuf toys]

Re: new trailer

There should be a place for a lockout pin so you can back up. Very common with surge brakes.

+1 on this

my trailer has a "pin" that i move into place to keep the slide from moving in. some have a bolt that you put in place.

i have been looking into a solenoid that goes after the master cylinder that reroutes the fluid back into the resivoir.

 

[dale1]

Re: new trailer

hey, what about the override switch. there is one on the trailer. I wonder if there is a way to check it, or is it just a change item? thanks, dale

 

[NYBo]

Re: new trailer

Do you have power to the solenoid/switch when the tow vehicle is in reverse?

 

[dale1]

Re: new trailer

Do you have power to the solenoid/switch when the tow vehicle is in reverse?

I'm not sure, but I'll check. thanks