trailer brake question

[Duke4]

Hi guys,


hopefully someone here may be able to answer my question.
Next month I'm hiring a camper trailer that has both electric brakes and mechanical override brakes.
I don't have a brake controller on my D4, will I have an issue with the electric brakes?


I remember reading previous posts about electric trailer brakes locking up when the headlights are turned on but I'm not sure about the details.


thanks for any help
Paul

[SBD4]

Hi guys,


hopefully someone here may be able to answer my question.
Next month I'm hiring a camper trailer that has both electric brakes and mechanical override brakes.
I don't have a brake controller on my D4, will I have an issue with the electric brakes?


I remember reading previous posts about electric trailer brakes locking up when the headlights are turned on but I'm not sure about the details.


thanks for any help
Paul
Paul have a look at this - only posted a few days ago. Yes you will have an issue and pin 5 is the problem.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/205831-rrs-7pin-plug-wiring.html#post2226352

[Duke4]

Thanks for that
So to fix/ avoid the problem for this week my simplest solution will be to disconnect the blue wire (pin 5) from the 7 pin flat socket of my led pulse buster therefore not sending any feed to the trailer brakes.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Hi guys,


hopefully someone here may be able to answer my question.
Next month I'm hiring a camper trailer that has both electric brakes and mechanical override brakes.
I don't have a brake controller on my D4, will I have an issue with the electric brakes?


I remember reading previous posts about electric trailer brakes locking up when the headlights are turned on but I'm not sure about the details.


thanks for any help
Paul

AFAIK if you have the option of mechanical override vs electric, I'd go the mechanical option, especially if it's a hire c/trailer. The blue wire for the electric brakes can be disconnected temporarily at the trailer's plug, as you still need to have lights on the trailer.

I have the Tekonsha P3 electronic controller that needs to be fitted to my D4 SDV6, and I'm aware of the potential electrical issues.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Just had the Tek P3 wired into the car yesterday, checked it myself when I got home and all good, no issues with brake coming on when turning the lights on etc. The auto electricians did an excellent job of wiring it all in. I also had an Andersen plug on 8g wiring installed run to the rear bumper, and they threw in the adapter plug (7pin large socket on the car to 7 pin small plug on the trailer) at cost as well. Now I just need to get the BCDC charger for the trailer to charge the secondary AGM battery from the main battery when travelling.