How Many Volts Should I Get to the Trailers Brakes When Pressing the Brake Pedal

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When I press my brakes. Should I get full 12 volts coming to my brakes?

asked by: Cesar A

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You should get 12 volts coming from your brake controller if the controller is set on its highest setting. If your not, the first thing to do is to examine the trailer connector for any corrosion or debris and clean it if necessary. You'll also want to check the ground wires for the magnets and the brake circuit wire from the brake controller for any damage or pinches.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The first thing I would have you do is check for power at the 7-way on these circuits. If no power is present then check the brake/turn signal fuses on your 2010 Ford F-250. If the brake/turn signal fuses are good then you have a short between these…

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Answer 2

You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

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Answer 3

Your brake controller should be getting 12 volts of power going into the brake controller. The wire that feeds power to the brake controller is the Black wire. You can test this wire by using a multimeter part #PT89ZR. The amount of power coming out…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 8

Hey Willyd, it looks like you have a 7-way round connector which is a bit more rare and for that we only have a 7-way to 4-way adapter like the part #47405. Does your trailer with a 5-way actually use the 5th circuit? If so what is it for?

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