Expert Answers about Forest River

• Locating Brake Wire on Horse Trailer to Resolve Brakes Locking Up
• The brake wire on a trailer is typically blue but this can certainly vary as trailer manufacturers tend to change up the colors they use at the factory and a previous owner may have also re-wired it using different color wiring. This is why it is always best to either try and trace the wiring back to its connection or test them by applying 12V power to the wire when trying to determine its function. The brake controller output pin on a trailer's 7-Way should be at the 5 o'clock position...
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• Does the Factory Brake Controller in a Ram 3500 Need An Adapter to Work with EOH Brakes
• I called HydraStar who is a prominent manufacturer of electric over hydraulic brake actuators and they said the issue that you are having is caused by a compatibility error between the factory integrated brake controller and your electric over hydraulic brake actuator. Therefore, you will need to use an adapter. Please also make sure that you are in the electric over hydraulic mode if that is an option. In order to recommend the correct adapter I will need to know what electric over hydraulic...
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• Troubleshooting Scorched Plug on Greystone Electric Fireplace model F2611E
• The heat damage to your fireplace's AC power plug tells us there is a serious issue either in that outlet on the RV or within the fireplace. It sounds like the fireplace plug got hot enough to start fusing to the contacts in the outlet. At this point it might be necessary to both replace the outlet and the fireplace. You'll need to get it to an authorized service center or to another qualified electrical technician. This kind of problem is not user-serviceable. Do not use the fireplace...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD that Wont Work w Brake Pedal
• Since your truck is a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD you should check the third brake light fuse of the truck. Your generation of GM truck is notorious for this fuse easily blowing and when it does brake controllers will stop working with the brake pedal. An easy way to check this is to see if the third brake light on your truck cab still lights up with the brake pedal.
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• Troubleshooting Installation of Trailer Wiring Harness on 2012 Nissan Frontier
• If you have the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C65225 then you will want to check the connection points at the 10-pin connector as well as at the connection for the 4-way. Make sure there aren't any bent pins and use some dielectric grease # 11755 to protect the connections. The wiring diagram you are seeking would only be available through Nissan, so unfortunately I can't give you that, but the connections are the first thing to check when...
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• Troubleshooting Right Turn Signal Not Getting 12v
• Since you are getting power when you put on the right turn and it is just dim, it sounds like the module is probably okay. I recommend cleaning the trailer connections with some sandpaper and then checking the turn signal again. It is possible that the ground connection on your module needs to be cleaned up for a better ground. Corrosion, rust, and debris can keep things from functioning. If you use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 and don't get all the functions, then the module needs...
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• Troubleshooting No Left Turn/Stop Brake Signal on OEM Connector for 2006 Ford F-150
• Since you've already checked the fuses and the pins for the 4-Way on your 2006 Ford F-150, the next step is to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992 to test the wiring for the left stop/turn trailer light function. To determine if it's your connector or the wiring go ahead and disconnect the US Car connection at the back of the OEM plug and check the pin for the left stop/turn (see attached example). If you are getting power to that pin then you need to replace the connector with something...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller on 2010 Ford F-150 Not Showing Trailer Connected
• There are a few things to look at if the brake controller you just installed on your 2010 Ford F-150 isn't even showing a trailer connection. The good news is that the brake circuit is singled out from your trailer brakes so this will be fairly easy to diagnose. If your F-150 had the factory 4-Way then you'll need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to connect your controller back to your trailer 7-Way. If you already have a kit like this installed then you need to check fuse 33...
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• Troubleshooting Curt TriFlex Brake Controller Not Showing Activation
• On your Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV, the decimal point as you put it is standby mode with no trailer connected. The blank screen is also standby mode and that screen is what is seen when simply starting the vehicle, but that screen should illuminate when you press the manual override or show the decimal point when you hit the brake pedal only while moving since it is a proportional controller. If it does not operate under those criteria, then you will need to have the...
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• Skid Wheels for Motorhome to Prevent Scraping When Backing into Parking Spot
• For preventing scraping when backing a motorhome into a spot typically the best solution is to use a set of skid wheels like the part # UF48-979013 for motorhomes that are 34 feet and longer or the part # UF48-979011 for less than 30 feet. The install of water heaters like the Furrion Tankless water heater like part # FR98SR should only be done by a professional.
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• Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Stopped Working On 2019 Honda Ridgeline
• If you're having issues with the Pop & Lock # PAL8600 I would say first check the wires that you routed from your tailgate to under the truck. Make sure that the wires have not been pinched. If it seems to be fine, continue to check the wire to make sure it is still in good condition. In the engine bay you may see that heat may have caused the issue over time. If the wire is fine. Go to the panel under your hood release and test the yellow and red wire when locking and unlocking. You...
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• Troubleshooting Bolts For etrailer e98865 Getting Stuck Half Way In Weld Nuts
• Since the bolts that go into the frame of your 2017 GMC Terrain to mount the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 are getting stuck half way I recommend using some spray lubricant like WD-40 and the Nylon Tube Brush - 1/2" # 814092 to clean any debris out of the weld nuts. I included a video of the # e98865 being installed for you to take a look at.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Interior Lights Not Working When Towed by 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
• Sounds like your truck just doesn't have enough amperage draw to power the interior lighting. Or it's even possibly your 12 volt accessory circuit on your truck isn't connected under the hood which is very common on GM trucks of that era. If you check out the attached help article link to this page you can see all of the connections under the hood of your truck that need to be made.
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• No Trailer Brakes After Replacing Trailer Socket
• If you replaced your trailer socket and are still having brake problems with multiple trailers, then that narrows our problem down to either the brake controller or the wire that connects the brake controller to the trailer socket. To start, take a circuit tester, like part # 40376, and test the 5 o'clock pin (see photo) while pressing the manual override on your brake controller. If you have power there, then we know power is making its way back to the trailer connector and there is...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Disconnected Message on Truck Dash
• If you are occasionally getting a "Trailer Disconnected" message on the dash of your truck the first place to look is the 7-Way connector on both the truck and trailer. You will want to inspect the connectors for any debris or corrosion that might be built up inside the pins, cleaning out as needed. Anything that would prevent a solid connection between the pins can trigger this alert on your dash. Next I recommend inspecting the brake output wire on the trailer, which is usually blue,...
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• Troubleshooting No Trailer Brake Lights with 2004 Nissan Xterra Factory 4-Way
• If your 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with the factory 4-Way connector and only the brake lights aren't working (but the turn signals work fine) on your trailer I recommend checking to see if there is a fuse dedicated to the trailer stop lights and replace it if needed. The fuse box lid inside the main passenger fuse compartment should label the different fuse locations and their functions. If the fuse looks fine or there is not a fuse for this purpose then there is likely an issue with...
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• Troubleshooting Amber Light on Optronics Dual-Face LED Light # STL53ARPB
• The Optronics Dual-Face LED Stop/Turn/Tail/Parking Light # STL53ARPB referenced in your question does indeed feature 3 wires - white for ground, red for stop/turn, and black for tail/running lights. It sounds like you have hooked everything up correctly. The issue with your particular lights actually appears to be on the right side where the amber light is not turning on at all with the running lights activated. The amber light on this unit serves as both the rear turn signal and parking/running...
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• Troubleshooting HydraStar Actuator Not Releasing Pressure
• I spoke with my contact at HydraStar regarding the issue you're having with the EOH Actuator like # HBA-10 and he has not really heard of this happening before. What he recommends doing is bleeding the trailer brakes to ensure there isn't anything stuck in the system that is causing the pressure build-up. To do this you will remove the key from the breakaway switch to start the unit and starting with the brake furthest from the actuator open the bleeder screw and keep it open until you...
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• Replaced Control Module on Coach Steps but Still No Function
• Can you please confirm the part number on your original control module? They all look very similar but there are internal differences that could affect functionality so I would need to confirm this first. If you in fact have the correct control module then the two prong plug you are referring is the power and ground wires for the motor. These can be tricky to check as the continuity will alternate between wires depending on which direction the step is moving. I recommend removing the motor...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes Not Working on One Truck But Working on Buddys Truck
• If the brakes and brake lights are not working when you plug your trailer into the 7-way on your 2005 Ford F-250 but they work when plugged into your buddy's truck it is likely the issue is the connector on your truck. Check your F-250's connectors for corrosion, which can be green or white in color. A build-up of corrosion can interfere with the signals getting through the connectors so if it is present you will need to either replace the plug with the Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style...
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