Reverse trailer surge brake lockout

[rivrrts429]

Anywhere in Parker to pick up a trailer reverse lockout magnet type tool?

My trailer brake wiring is boogered up and the easiest fix is a cheater. Was a pain in the ass backing it up into my storage.

Don’t feel like driving to Havasu in the morning but will if I have to.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I’ve used a nut held in place with a big zip tie around the tongue

 

[NicPaus]

A nickel held in place with electric tape has worked for me.

 

[wzuber]

welding shops? stateline tire? maybe a chunk of solid round bar wrapped with wire and magnetized off the truck battery terminals.

 

[HBCraig]

A nickel held in place with electric tape has worked for me.

X 2

 

[rivrrts429]

I’ll probably just use the old nickel or nut trick. Just wasn’t sure if anyone carried the key here.

Thanks RDP

 

[GRADS]

If it's a flat 4 or 5 can't you just turn the connection upside-down to back it up?

 

[78Southwind]

So what did boat did you end up picking up?

 

[rivrrts429]

If it's a flat 4 or 5 can't you just turn the connection upside-down to back it up?

I did that and it still locked up. It’s easiest with the tool. I had my wife shoving a rock in it while I backed up but she was pissed keeping up lol

 

[rivrrts429]

So what did boat did you end up picking up?

This is the family boat. I’m still on the hunt for a hot rod.

 

[yard dog]

You can use hex drain plug from your boat , it will fit you can screw the plug right in to place to lock out brakes too back up

 

[Springfield]

Sounds crazy but turn on your vehicle headlights and try backing up.

 

[GRADS]

Seriously, flip it upside down, turn on headlights problem solved.

 

[Springfield]

Grads thinks everything should be upside down, as he is.
My current boat, trailer would lock up backing, neighbor comes out and ask whaz up. He said turn on your headlights?? Tried it, works every time for me, EXT truck pulling extreme 3 axle trailer. Just don/t ask me HTF.

 

[3queens]

It could be the fuse at main box on truck
Should be a seperet one for towing
Or like said a bolt head and duct tape

 

[LazyLavey]

Here's a rainy day project... Magnetic DIY lock out

Never misplace your manual lockout again

 

[braindead]

Here's a rainy day project... Magnetic DIY lock out

Never misplace your manual lockout again View attachment 732614 View attachment 732615 View attachment 732616

Nice! Where can I get one of those?

 

[DLC]

X2
That looks cool and a great idea!


Can someone explain the headlights when you back up deal?

Not sure why that would even matter....

 

[GETBOATS]

the blue wire runs to a solenoid, when solenoid closes, "with 12 volts", no brake fluid will travel to calipers. the brown wire coming from you vehicle is the running light wire, connect it to the blue and you no have 12 volts to the blue wire, back up now.

 

[GETBOATS]

or better yet, find out why the back up light circuit is no functioning. with std wiring, that's the wire that comes hot when in reverse, energizing the blue wire on you trailer. can be just a dirty connection,

 

[LazyLavey]

Nice! Where can I get one of those?

Used a Harbor Freight Magnetic telescopic tool end,

Use the mag part, attach a cable, bling it with a color coordinated rubber condom, attach to your tongue

always there when yo need it.... stuck to the bottom of the tongue when not used

 

[braindead]

Great idea, def gonna steal it!

 

[REVENGE 97]

If it's a flat 4 or 5 can't you just turn the connection upside-down to back it up?[/QUOTE only if it is a 5 flat

 

[rrrr]

X2
That looks cool and a great idea!


Can someone explain the headlights when you back up deal?

Not sure why that would even matter....

The trailer wiring to the reverse solenoid has been combined with the running lights power wire. When the lights are on, the solenoid is energized and dumps the pressure in the brake lines.

I would get this fixed, and now, because the trailer brakes are inoperative at night when the headlights are on.

 

[stokerwhore]

the blue wire runs to a solenoid, when solenoid closes, "with 12 volts", no brake fluid will travel to calipers. the brown wire coming from you vehicle is the running light wire, connect it to the blue and you no have 12 volts to the blue wire, back up now.

do NOT do this. you connect the wire to the back up light ONLY. the one inside your tail lights. other wise you have no brakes on your trailer during normal driving.

 

[4Waters]

do NOT do this. you connect the wire to the back up light ONLY. the one inside your tail lights. other wise you have no brakes on your trailer during normal driving.

I believe he was only making that recommendation for when you are stuck and need to back up, not as a permanent fix.

 

[rrrr]

I believe he was only making that recommendation for when you are stuck and need to back up, not as a permanent fix.

Yep. I've done this when moving a trailer with a five wire plug and reverse solenoid with a truck that has a four prong wiring connector. Turn one of the connectors 90 degrees to the other one and plug the tow vehicle's brown wire to the trailer's blue wire, then turn on the truck's headlights.

 

[Shrub Lurker]

Used a Harbor Freight Magnetic telescopic tool end,

Use the mag part, attach a cable, bling it with a color coordinated rubber condom, attach to your tongue

always there when yo need it.... stuck to the bottom of the tongue when not used

Bad Ass!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I have one of these magnetic keys.. they work great. $12 shipped.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173809846024

 

[chaser]

I use a 4" C clamp on front part of slide. Keeps brakes from locking up while backing up. 5 sec on an off

 

[02HoWaRd26]

View attachment 732750 I have one of these magnetic keys.. they work great. $12 shipped.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173809846024

Going to grab one of these and just stick it to the inner side of my bed.