If one of your tandem axle Coachman 31-foot trailer's electric drum brakes appears to be getting more power than the other three I would check the wiring for all four brakes. Each one needs a solid ground to the frame (either magnet wire can be used for ground since they are not polarized).
The brake grounding points need to be clean bare metal to ensure proper operation. You can try sanding/cleaning off any paint, primer, rust, grease or dirt from the magnet ground points and also make... view full answer...
If your Silverado's +12V trailer power feed did work properly at some point but then blew a fuse, I suggest you carefully inspect the trailer connector and wiring for any condition that could cause a short. Look for worn or cracked insulation on the 12V circuit's wiring; also check for a secure ground at the main vehicle and trailer connectors. A circuit tester like # PTW2993 will allow you to test the 12V feed at all connection points.
If the power feed has not functioned at all then... view full answer...
This is extremely odd and while you're not the first person I've seen with this issue, your Tekonsha P3 # 90195 won't connect to anything that will cause the check engine light on your 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 to turn on since it should only be connected to a 12v power supply and the stop light switch. Since this goes away when you unplug it, I would check to make sure that you've got it plugged into the correct spot. There is a dummy plug that is connected where you want to plug into... view full answer...
There are a couple things that come to mind that may help with the bounce that you are experiencing when towing the 24 ft pull behind trailer with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I would start by checking to make sure that your trailer isn't overloaded. Next, make sure that the tongue weight is between 10 and 15 percent of the overall trailer weight. Not enough weight in the tongue can cause bounce in the truck/trailer connection and too much weight could cause bounce at the back of... view full answer...
Assuming that you've found the correct connector for the # 3064-P brake control harness which is located under the dash to the left of the steering column, I'd wager than you have a fuse missing in the power distribution box in the engine compartment on the passenger side. Check fuse location # 84, and make sure that there's a fuse installed there. If the fuse is missing or blown, you can obtain a replacement from your local auto parts store. view full answer...
Thank you very much for your purchase from etrailer.com of the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170. We appreciate your business and the order, and the issue with the Spectrum, per the troubleshooting section of the owner's manual, is that it does not have power or it is not grounded properly.
So it seems the dealer did not install it correctly after your purchase from etrailer of the Spectrum brake controller. view full answer...
If a brake controller is detecting a trailer connected when there isn't one connected that indicates that there is a load somewhere on the brake output circuit that is confusing the controller. Typically this is corrosion on the 7-way and cleaning the pins with fine grit sandpaper will do the trick.
If a controller will work with the override but not with the brake pedal that indicates a problem with the red (stoplight circuit) wire of the controller. What you will need to do is check... view full answer...
If you're still experiencing sway with your Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 you may need to make some adjustments to your system.
To get the maximum benefits from your sway control assembly, a series of road tests should be taken with the loaded trailer.
On consecutive trips, increase or decrease tension by turning the adjusting bolt (7) in 1/4 turn increments in the direction shown on the label until the desired control is achieved.
Additionally, after about 1000 miles of... view full answer...
I don't see why they would be different. Especially if you find the same colors on your trailer wiring. You can verify this with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to be sure.
I also attached 7-way diagrams you can compare the pin outs to as well. view full answer...
Yes you can plug the Hopkins Magnetic Light Kit part # C6304 into the 7-way of your RV but you'll need to use a 7-way to 4-way adapter like part # HM47365 as well. view full answer...
According to Air Lift, if the compressor won't run when you push the inflation button, the vehicle battery output is too low, below 9 volts. Check the vehicle battery to ensure it's fully charged and the power connections to make sure they're secure. view full answer...
Your brake controller is displaying that message because there is an interruption somewhere in the output circuit between the brake controller and the brake magnets on your trailer.
Are you getting any signal at the brake pin on the 7-way on the truck with the manual brake switch activated? The pin is in the 5:00 position, and you can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test. If you're not getting signal at the pin, the controller could be bad, or there could be an interruption in the... view full answer...
I reached out to AirLift to see what could be going wrong with your Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System part # AL74000. They informed me that the A-09 code is a low voltage code. With this issue you want to check all of the connections on the system and most importantly ensure that both the positive and the negative connections on the wiring harness are connected directly to the battery terminals and not connected to any other power source or ground source.
Once you have confirmed... view full answer...
It sounds like there are some wires installed incorrectly.
When connecting the red wire to the stop light switch on your Escape, it should be attached to the purple/white wire. There is another purple wire, but it has orange and is not the correct wire for the brake controller. You can also use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to check the wires for function.
Then run the 12 V black wire to the positive battery post using a 20-amp circuit breaker like part # 9506P.
The blue wire... view full answer...
I've found a solution for you! When disconnecting the negative side of the battery you loose power to everything in the vehicle which could include the braking system because all of his vehicle grounds are no longer grounded. With the charge line connected the way you have it, when you hook up to the motor home, because the charger is connected to both the positive and negative side of the battery, the charger now becomes the power and ground connection for the battery. This is why everything... view full answer...
The issue could be a wiring issue or a faulty brake controller. The red light should only come on when you step on the brake pedal or when you push the manual override lever, with or without a trailer connected.
The first step I would take is to make sure the brake controller is installed properly. Your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado should have a port under the dash for a plug-in style wiring harness like part # 3016. If you are not using a plug-in wiring adapter, I recommend using this harness... view full answer...
The issue as I am sure you are aware of is that the trailer lighting circuits on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do not send enough voltage to the running light circuit to power the observation system camera. As of September 2019, neither Furrion or Voyager have came out with a fix for this but I do know Furrion said they would have an adapter which should work with the Voyager system as well in late October 2019. In the meantime, the Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor part #... view full answer...
The E1 error code on the Reliance brake controller indicates a trailer is not connected. You mentioned that power is getting back to the brakes. I assume you are checking for power at the brake magnets. Also check the ground wires for the magnets and make sure they are attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces near the magnets.
If you can see the copper windings coming through on the magnets then they will need to be replaced. You can further test the magnets by following... view full answer...
As the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 is a proportional trailer brake controller you will need to be moving with a trailer connected to get power output on the blue brake wire of the controller. If you are sitting still pressing on the brake pedal it will not send any power through the blue wire since it does not sense the vehicle coming to a stop.
We do offer the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3064-P for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 which will allow you to connect directly from your... view full answer...
You mentioned an adapter, but I am not sure what type of adapter or what type of connector is on the trailer. I would think the 2014 Chevy Silverado has a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector. The boat trailer would then have a 4- or 5-Way flat connector. So, you would be using an adapter such as # 37385.
To determine where the problem is, disconnect the trailer and adapter from the Chevy. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the pin in the 11 oclock position with the... view full answer...
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