[AT] Trailer brake controler

[Paul Waugh]

I have never understood why, but 5th wheels are required to have the battery 
break away, gooseneck have chains. Is it worth it? Having hauled a few 
miles, I don't pull without one on MY trailer.  I have had 2 incidents where 
the trailer did unhook (one, my bad hooking up in dark at 4:am). In both 
cases, breaks applied, tongue was held up off pavement (reasonably) and why 
chains are crossed.  Other than a little scraping on the jack, no damage. Of 
course clean underwear helps afterwards.

Paul - IN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jahaze at aol.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer brake controler


>
> It's the break away system.? My description was bad.? It does have it's 
> own battery and had the wiring diagram in the box.? I have never owned a 
> trailer with one on it before, but it seemed like a good idea (it was on 
> sale for $24).? I was just wondering if there was anything I should be 
> aware of before I try to hook it up.? I also wonder if you guy's think 
> it's a good idea to have one, or is it just a big waste of time and 
> additional headaches that I don't need.? The box said they are required on 
> trailers in all states,?I didn't know if this was true or not, but if it 
> is, I'd better have one on my trailer.? In case it matters, my trailer is 
> a dual tandem 20+5 gooseneck flatbed.
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