Electric brakes issues Info need

[Soundguy]

But failing a no load test?

 

[tawilson]

Wouldn't pulling the plug on the break away switch be a way to isolate the problem?

 

[Diamondpilot]

He was going to try and fix the problem. I had my trailer at the largest RV center in my area and they could not figure it out. So I know he isn't going to figure it out. The RV place told me brakes t small for trailer weight and size

I'm sure you took it to a big dealer but that doesn't mean the person working on it knows what they are doing or could have simply overlooked something small. I've seen brakes on the wrong side that two or three people didn't catch.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Wouldn't pulling the plug on the break away switch be a way to isolate the problem?

Yes it would assuming the battery is good and fully charged. A better way is applying 12volts to the BRAKES circuit with a large battery and jumpers.

Chris

 

[oliver1555]

Wouldn't pulling the plug on the break away switch be a way to isolate the problem?

Depends. A bad ground might not allow the full amperage to reach the magnets. There is a big difference in performance between a correctly wired trailer (all grounds leading to a common wire that goes directly through the plug to the tow vehicle) and one that just grounds everything to the frame. If the grounds are to the frame, each point has the potential to corrode or loosen.

 

[Soundguy]

On my trailers I always use a multiple redundant ground setup. There is copper all the way back to the tow vehicle, in addition to frame ground. All my trucks and trailers have an aux ground wire I hookup from truck to trailer. Makes for good brakes and bright lights

 

[HK45]

Another thing thats weird. 5 wheel seals blown out within 150 miles. Dexter and the dealer found that strange. When trailer was brand new I had to have one wheel seal replaced. Then about 100 miles later all 4. So whats the possibility the first dealer used the same brand seal as the factory dexter seal that they are claiming mite be defective. I know it seems like there could only be a few things, but a lot is going on inside that brake or axle who knows. How many time do you hear about blown wheel seals brand new trailer with 150 miles on it ?

 

[tcartwri]

Another thing thats weird. 5 wheel seals blown out within 150 miles. Dexter and the dealer found that strange. When trailer was brand new I had to have one wheel seal replaced. Then about 100 miles later all 4. So whats the possibility the first dealer used the same brand seal as the factory dexter seal that they are claiming mite be defective. I know it seems like there could only be a few things, but a lot is going on inside that brake or axle who knows. How many time do you hear about blown wheel seals brand new trailer with 150 miles on it ?

Someone messed up the bearing preload when they assembled them. It sounds like your dealer is a bit of an idiot.

 

[Soundguy]

Yup, or they got over greased like crazy

 

[oliver1555]

Finally had the trailer breaks checked out. All four are shot and covered in grease. Good news they are getting replaced under warranty. Bad new why did this happen, and will it happen again.View attachment 414092View attachment 414092View attachment 414092View attachment 414093View attachment 414094View attachment 414095View attachment 414096View attachment 414097

Did the spindle caps have grease zerks? You may have stated that, but I didn't pick up on it in reading. Also, do the first four pictures show the left side of the trailer? I know you're done with this trailer, but I am still trying to find a reason for your trailer's problem.