[AT] Trailer brake controler

[metz-h.b at mindspring.com]

Wooohhh!
Look at the geometry of the crossed chains vs not-crossed chains;
not-crossed chains require a longer chain when making a sharp corner. This
not-crossed chain is more likely to drag during straight travel.
The pull wire must be reconnected to the trailer after disconnecting
everything; if not reconnected, your battery will completely discharge
because there is a small current draw to keep the brakes locked.
Herb

Original Message:
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From: charliehill charliehill at embarqmail.com
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:13:01 -0400
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer brake controler


Roy, for a bumper hitch trailer, yes the the proper way is to cross the 
chains.  That way the crossed chains form sort of a basket to catch the 
trailer tongue.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roy Morgan" <k1lky at earthlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:58 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer brake controler


>
> On Sep 14, 2009, at 6:04 PM, Paul Waugh wrote:
>
>> ... 5th wheels are required to have the battery
>> break away, ..., breaks applied, tongue was held up off pavement
>> (reasonably) and why chains are crossed.
>
> Paul,
>
> It's not clear to me what you mean about "...and why chains are
> crossed".  Do you mean that the right way to hook up safety chains is
> to cross them?
>
> I have a Bison two-horse trailer that has a two-inch ball hookup.
> There is a breakaway battery, switch, and pull wire.  (I must admit I
> have not lately checked the charge on that battery!)
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Roy
>
> Roy Morgan
> k1lky at earthlink.net
> 529 Cobb St.
> Groton NY, 13073
> Home: 607-898-3607
> Cell: 301-928-7794
>
>
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