Troubleshooting Fifth Wheel Trailer Brakes Not Working Around Tight Corner

Question:

I have a 05 ford f250 super duty. Pulled 5th wheel for the first time with truck. Drove a couple of miles and breaks worked. Then was pulling into a parking lot and received an error message saying check trailer, no trailer breaks. Checked fuses but look good. Whats next before I install the plug in the bed.

asked by: George M

Expert Reply:

Did the error message happen to pop up when you were making a tighter than usual turn? If so that would mean the connector probably got slightly pulled out around the corner and stopped making contact with the plug of your truck.

You really will want to install a 7-way in the bed of your truck with a kit like the part # 41157 as that will prevent this from happening again. The 7-way cable of your trailer just won't be long enough to reach the 7-way at the bumper.

expert reply by: Jameson C