Posted by Michael Soldan on May 18, 2021 at 06:03:35 from (148.170.140.200):
I often see trailer lights discussed and they can be a pain. I have a wire attached to my trailer frame, with plug and one on my truck frame with the opposite plug end . This is in addition to the 6 prong plug with the ground wires incorporated in it . Many believe that the trailer will ground itself back through the hitch but that's a myth. So I have a direct ground along with the wired ground wires and I never have a problem with trailer lights. I used to maintain a fleet of 20 trailers for a mechanical contractor and I can guarantee you that 90% of all light failure is due to a bad ground. I even ground the tail lights to the trailer frame with a short piece of wire , and self taping metal screws I also did electric trailer brakes, cause for failure there was a wider scope. Usually the magnets were burned and not functioning . The actuator arm was rusted and siezed and wouldn't appy the brake shoe . The adjusters were siezed and the shoes not making contact with the drum. In terms of time and money the boss and I discussed rebuilding brakes vs buying the complete assembly. A new brake assembly goes on with four bolts and splice of two wires and done. The labour savings are signifigant. I will say one thing about electric brakes , they can be working fine one day and the next day they aren't ! You can check by having someone put the brake on in the truck and you should hear them humming..SO...Ground ! Ground ! Ground ! and your lights will be good to go !
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