Diagram Showing How Trailer Brakes are Wired

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when you wire tandem axles, do you do it in series or parallel ? how about a diagram ?

asked by: phil

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Expert Reply:

The brake wire providing voltage is wired in parallel, with one lead from each magnet being grounded to the trailer frame.

We have a great Wiring Help Page that shows a diagram, I will provide a link to it below.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 2

The Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV wins for ease of install and it does a really good job but if you were wanting the best sway control that applies the left and right brake assemblies independently the Tuson…

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Answer 3

The Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV works better with a weight distribution system. The True Course is more for emergency maneuvers, high winds, semi trucks passing and so on. It is not necessarily designed for minor…

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Answer 4

I can see how this might be a confusing choice of words. I've seen instances where people have used both a weight distribution hitch with sway control AND the Curt True Course in order to create a "super" sway control system…

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Answer 5

Lippert is deeply in the pockets of pretty much every trailer/motorhome manufacturer so they most likely installed the repeater block so that you'd be more inclined to purchase their sensors over other brands. The Tire Linc OneControl TPMS w/…

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Answer 6

It would appear the Draw-Tite Drawbar #3593 will be the closest we have to the 2-1/4" of rise you are looking for. This ball mount has 2-1/8" of rise. As you mentioned you are concerned with the drop with additional weight you can first…

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Answer 7

In order to install a two wire breakaway switch like the Replacement Breakaway Switch with Cable and Pin part #3802348 to an existing trailer battery you will want to attach one of the wires to the brake output signal (usually blue) on the trailer…

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Answer 8

If you have a break away kit that does not include a charger, you can provide a charge to the battery using the 12 volt circuit or auxiliary circuit from the vehicle 7-Way trailer connector. However, using the 7-Way can overcharge a break away…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

If your Carson trailer uses a standard spindle, you will need the Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, #84550BX. This hub assembly includes lug nuts, L68149 inner bearing and race, L44649 outer bearing and race, grease cap and grease seal. If you have a…

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Answer 11

No, it does not matter which wire from the magnet is attached to power or ground. Just make sure one wire is properly grounded and the other wire is attached to the electric brake output circuit from the trailer connector. I have linked a video that…

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Answer 12

The J-style kayak carrier I recommend that will work on square bars for your trailer is the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier #e98878. This will mount around your square bars that are up to up to 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches tall. This is a…

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