Reverse Lockout Disengaging When Backing Trailer Up Steep Driveway

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I have a short 20 steep driveway that slopes up to my garage. I do not think the surge brake actuator I have handles this slope so well when backing up. The reverse brake lock out pops back into the normal position halfway up the slope and the brakes are stuck on when I try to unhook the trailer. Do you have a recommended actuator designed to handle a drastic angle backup?

asked by: Stan

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Expert Reply:

The brake actuators we offer are designed for the trailer weight and tongue weight capacities, and will work the same regardless of the surface you are on. If the reverse lockout is disengaging and locking up the brakes on your trailer, then you may have a bad solenoid, or a bad actuator.

If you have a Titan Model 6, Model 60, Aero 7500, or newer Model 10 or Model 20 actuator, and also Dico Models 10, 20 and 60 actuators, the replacement solenoid is part # T4748800. For 2000 and older Model 10 actuators, an adapter, part # T4750200 which is sold separately may be necessary for installation.

I have attached an installation video for the solenoid yo can check out.

If you decide to replace your actuator, you can send me the make and model number for your old actuator and we can make a recommendation that will work for you.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Hey Vernon, The best way to reduce tongue weight if you have to much is using a weight distribution system like #C95MJ. This system is going to evenly distribute the weight between the trailer and the towing vehicle taking stress off of the rear axle…

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Answer 2

We do have a weight distribution (WD) system that will fit your various trailer size needs, but if your current trailer hitch/ball mount is already hitting the ground during some of the driveways you have to turn in to I'm not sure if adding a WD…

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Answer 3

For your trailer that will have a maximum tongue weight of 400 pounds, the Pro Series Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control #PS49901 referenced in your question will be a good option. Just keep in mind that when calculating the total…

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Answer 4

The Reese Weight Distribution #RP66022 that you currently have actually isn't too stiff for your application. If your loaded Tongue Weight (TW) is 590 lbs and you have 200 lbs of gear behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle then that means you…

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Answer 5

Pretty much the only weight distribution systems that do not allow backing up while turning are the ones that have the bar style friction sway control pieces and with those you only would have to disengage the sway control bar and not the spring…

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Answer 6

Backing up may or may not be allowed depending on the weight distribution hitch you decide to get. However, no WDH is going to allow you to make full 90 degree turns. The spring bars may come out, or the system may end up damaged, so you would need…

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Answer 7

I would be happy to help! To adjust the head angle on your Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW #RP66560 you will need to loosen two bolts holding the head assembly to the shank, and move the…

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Reverse Lockout Disengaging When Backing Trailer Up Steep Driveway

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