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| Author: | fun2bethad [ Mon May 02, 2011 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Reversing with surge brakes |
Just purchased a 238 Vista with related trailer. On my old boat, I converted the surge brakes to electric which I much prefer. My question is, how do I back up a hill without the surge brakes engaging? I looked the entire trailer over and there is NOTHING like a switch, etc. to put it into reverse. Any help is super appreciated! |
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| Author: | ridepate [ Mon May 02, 2011 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
Does it have a 5-pin flat connector??? If it does, your reverse lock-out is there. |
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| Author: | LouC [ Mon May 02, 2011 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
If it has drum brakes and they are the free-backing kind, then no solenoid is needed and you should be able to back up without a problem, unless they are frozen up. If you have discs there should be a back up solenoid in line the the brake line from the master cylinder. |
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| Author: | SeaBoo [ Mon May 02, 2011 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
It could alos be on the coupler there (may be) a pin and a hole (below the coupler latch handle). You insert the pin when you back up (or anytime you want your trailer brakes NOT to engage). |
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| Author: | taz42169 [ Tue May 03, 2011 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
If you don't have a 5 pin connector, you can use a piece of 2x4 to keep the tongue from moving backwards engaging the surge brake. I would only do this if you're not backing that far.... It's a good quick fix. |
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| Author: | fun2bethad [ Tue May 03, 2011 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
Good stuff to investigate. It is a flat five that I plug into a 7 way bargman plug via a converter. I have to confess that I haven't actually tried to back up into my driveway yet so I can't say with certainty they will lock up. I cut my grass off three weeks ago to install sod and it is currently a mud bowl so I didn't dare attempt to back an 8 foot wide trailer up and 8 foot wide drive way with soupy mud on either side. Anyway, thanks for the ideas. I'll keep exploring. |
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| Author: | 97_245_sd [ Tue May 03, 2011 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
My 1997 has the free backing drums. I'm not sure when they made the switch to disc brakes but your '99 might be similar to my '97. |
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| Author: | taz42169 [ Tue May 03, 2011 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
That 5th Pin actually controls the surge allowing you to back up when the vehicle is placed in reverse. If that doesn't work, the old piece of wood is a good stand by! Good luck |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Tue May 03, 2011 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
If it means anything, if you just want to check to see if the solenoid is working. Take a small 12v battery, say from a cordless drill, gound the Neg side the the female pulg on the flat 5-pin connector. Then attach the Pos side to the #5pin (the last pin), you should hear the solenoid open and close when you connect & reconnect. Good luck Paul |
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| Author: | ridepate [ Tue May 03, 2011 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing with surge brakes |
I wired my S/R's lockout to the socket on one of the reverse-lights. |
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