Will Travel Trailer Lights Illuminate if Wired Backwards

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will the lights in my trailer work if they are wired backwards from the battery? Negative to positive and positive to the negative,

asked by: Rodger T

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If you wire your trailer lights backwards they will not work. Best case scenario is that they just don't light up and reversing the wires fixes that. Worst case scenario you damage the lights and they'll need to be replaced. If they are LED lights most likely they'd just not light up.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 2

You are correct, pushing the trailer with the #DM72VR uphill will cause the brakes to activate so this will be a problem. Typically you could add an electric lockout using the #DM5836, but since you are pushing it forward you would need some custom…

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Answer 3

The manual Lockout Key #DX94FR works by sliding into the side slide channel on the Brake Actuator #T4500600. The key will prevent the actuator from sliding which will prevent the brakes from being applied when you need to back up with your trailer.

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Answer 4

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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Answer 5

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…

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Answer 7

Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with…

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Answer 8

Hello Gregg, I think I can help shed some light on what is going on. Basically, there are two ways to stop surge brakes from actuating when backing up the trailer. The first and most popular way to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a…

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Answer 9

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR is a great option to replace an Atwood 82543. That said, it does not come with any sort of reverse lockout feature therefore in order to reverse without the brakes locking up you will either need to add…

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Answer 10

Since Atwood went out of business none of their actuator (or other product) replacement parts are available unfortunately, so your only real option to having a working actuator is to replace the entire unit. I am attaching a link to our selection of…

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Answer 11

Hey Dan, thanks for reaching out. It is possible to add brakes to the 3,500 lb axle on your Shorelander trailer, as long as your axle has a brake flange welded to the base of the spindle. If no brake flange is present, they can we welded on my an…

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Answer 12

Unfortunately the Atwood 85736 cannot be replaced so you'd actually need an entirely new actuator. The closest replacement we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. This actuator has a gross towing weight capacity of 7,000-lbs, a…

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