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Brakes are mandated here on all axles, for trailers over 3000 lbs.

Wow that's quite a reminder to 'check your work'!

Somewhat similar story years ago on the news. There was a deadly accident at an intersection. A fella hauling a trailer with a small...

I have brakes on both axles. One set locked up more than the other and caused the tires to grenade. IMO, the trailer plug/cord should...

Were supposed to have brakes on all axles above 5000 pounds or 2268 kg. A lot of tandem axle trailers being towed around here with...

Only one axle of tandem axle trailers have brakes (at least that is the case on my 5th wheel and car trailer).

Sounds like a piece of heat shrink tube on the brake pin would be good insurance, if it would allow the case to close, some of them have...

^^^^^ That helps with theft also! Allows you to wire the power wire to the brakes!

Or a female plug on truck and trailer and a removable cord in between ?

I switched all my trailers over to junction boxes with a one piece molded connector. Way less problems compared to the replaceable end...

I have had the whole center pin come out, not just the screw and do the dame thing. I was going to respond with that, but you already...

Thanks! I’m not sure what caulk I used last time actually but I’ll make sure it’s latex next time.

Many "silicone's" will cause corrosion, they have an acetic acid base that citrus smell that you smell while working with it. A latex...

Thanks for the heads up. Another reason I am part of this forum. That's the kind of exciting day no one ever wants. Good to hear you...

That's a good catch. Now why did only 2 of the 4 brakes lock up?