Troubleshooting Surge Brakes On 2018 Nitro Boat Trailer Only Working With Electrical Disconnected
Question:
My 2018 nitro boat trailer breaks or not working. When I have it hooked to truck going down road and touch breaks can feel boat moving forward against ball but works when light plug is not hooked to truck it will not back up because break at working. But will not apply if hooked to truck with light plugged up like it don’t have breaks can fell it serging forward and backward and can fell it moving
asked by: Sidney M
Expert Reply:
It sounds like your 2018 Nitro Boat Trailer has a Electric Actuator # T4748800 and there is likely a short sending power to it when you connect to the trailer electrical. This would explain why the brakes don't work with electrical connected, but do work when the electrical is left unplugged. You can verify this by checking for power on the actuator using a Test Light # PTW2993. You will then need to check the trailer wiring(see linked help article below) to determine where the issues lies in either the trailer wiring or the trailer connector.
Products Referenced in This Question
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Replacement Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Solenoid
- Valve
- Dexter
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Spring Seat for Typical 5,200-lb to 7,200-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 3" Diameter
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Disc - Zinc - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs
- Shop: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator - Weld On - Disc - 2" Ball - Primed - 7,500 lbs
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement Actuator for a TDE Model LP8000 Class lV Actuator
- Q&A: Replacement for a TDE LP8500 Boat Trailer Acuator
- Q&A: Replacement Inner Member for 2004 Nitro Bass Boat Brake Actuator
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Shop: Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs
- Shop: Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet and KodaGuard - 3,500 lbs
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Replacement Disc Brakes For a DHM Boat Trailer With 2,860LB Axle Rating and 14" Diameter Wheels
- Q&A: Can Kodiak Disc Brake Kit Calipers Be Mounted In Other Positions
- Video: Review of Kodiak Trailer Brakes - Slip On Disc Brake Kit - K2R35S
- Video: Deutsche Hydrapro Alpha G Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator Installation
- Video: Review of Kodiak Trailer Brakes - Disc Brake Kit - K2HR35DKG
- Video: Redline Brake Assembly Mounting Hardware Installation
- Q&A: Can Electric Brakes be Used on a Boat Trailer
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: 44649
- Q&A: Recommended Components for Off-Road Trailer Similar to Chevy Colorado Wheels
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Video: Lippert Solera Slider Slide-Topper Review
- Search Results: 25580
- Search Results: 68149
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch