Trouble shooting Backing up brakes locking.

[rockangler]

Just this weekend I started have trouble with my brakes locking up when backing up. I haven't tried a new plug yet but will this afternoon. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot this problem. All the lights on the truck and trailer work as they should.

[bpicinc]

Check the wires going to the solenoid at the hitch it may not be getting power or lost ground connection. If the backup lights work the plug is good.

[billnorman1]

The power to the backing solenoid comes in on a blue or violet wire. Check fuse in truck if so equipped.

[Lightning 6]

Marine master trailers has troubleshooting guides on their website.

[Champ 2001]

Good advice already given. Get yourself a backup tool to use when this happens again. They will save you some grief, trust me! I hope you get it straightened out!

[mactlman]

get this to start https://www.amazon.com/Noa-Store-Com...s%2C162&sr=8-4

[Champ 2001]

get this to start https://www.amazon.com/Noa-Store-Compatible-Surge-Trailer/dp/B07YBR1VW2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2YGEWD2SX7F5M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZNI 10Rud1LDtRFuo8QEbCEj5Lh_GpJ7VCX8AD1NpdrPm6T7_NYaAW ud6wjrJnUQGtwdtou6Py8SoKkdMp-b6qeIJ_VZjGSPjGsePSttmADyPvnudK_OsrxP1kReHvCMUx81m 0N5UhkxDk_JmyzHDYFafsDIBlDTHo_QldV2sp5HMAS3-koYWp95SKzyKxkihWZhstH0U3Xlr98HQa-I7car_yY3uwwllVQ5rY5ojamzAXLNl24VxgZnnQhsCr_LP0hZ2 EJXNn7F0rIr8Svn2nl-1GDlkIgAXzZeNhGtGge8.joLj5e78bCdTSjHaebZAag1NdjNMU Owi6MqzBkRn82E&dib_tag=se&keywords=lock+out+for+reverse+on+trai ler&qid=1710808823&sprefix=lock+out+for+reverse+on +traile%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-4

[rockangler]

get this to start https://www.amazon.com/Noa-Store-Com...s%2C162&sr=8-4

That look perfect. This past weekend I made sure I had a pocket of nickels.

[catdude28]

I alway used the Seacured magnetic lockout. It stays attached to the trailer so I didn’t have to leave it in the truck. I had to use a lockout because my driveway is included upwards when backing in. Without one, the coupler would be too hard to get off the ball.


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[wmitch2]

^^^^^^^^This one !!!

[NoCAL]

I alway used the Seacured magnetic lockout. It stays attached to the trailer so I didn’t have to leave it in the truck. I had to use a lockout because my driveway is included upwards when backing in. Without one, the coupler would be too hard to get off the ball.


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Does this actually help with your issue? (Sorry to the OP) I have a devil of a time getting my coupler off the hitch because of an inclined driveway and the truck hanging on the curb. If I back onto the sidewalk and the hitch is more level it comes off fine but then the boat is too far back. Will use the brake lock-out it it really helps.

[BassinB]

Does this actually help with your issue? (Sorry to the OP) I have a devil of a time getting my coupler off the hitch because of an inclined driveway and the truck hanging on the curb. If I back onto the sidewalk and the hitch is more level it comes off fine but then the boat is too far back. Will use the brake lock-out it it really helps.

Another thing that often helps with this is to chock the trailer tire, put the truck into neutral for a second to take some pressure off the coupler.

[Champ 2001]

Another thing that often helps with this is to chock the trailer tire, put the truck into neutral for a second to take some pressure off the coupler.

[billnorman1]

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[Team Mud]

how old is the trailer?, the older ones did not have a back-up solenoid, Drum or disc brakes?

[catdude28]

Does this actually help with your issue? (Sorry to the OP) I have a devil of a time getting my coupler off the hitch because of an inclined driveway and the truck hanging on the curb. If I back onto the sidewalk and the hitch is more level it comes off fine but then the boat is too far back. Will use the brake lock-out it it really helps.

Absolutely it helps and have been doing it this way for years. If I don’t use it, the coupler compresses a little bit, but, just enough to prevent it from releasing from the hitch ball.