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Old 08-05-2013, 07:27 AM   #1
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brake disconnect

Does any pull the brake disconnect wire when parked or is that necessary?

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Old 08-05-2013, 07:37 AM   #2
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NO, I never pull mine and wouldn't because if I did, I'd probably forget to plug it back in and it is not necessary to disconnect it.
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Old 08-05-2013, 07:42 AM   #3
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If you're talking about the Breakaway cable... NO... if your battery is hooked up that's a sure way to burn out the magnets on your brakes.

Use chocks instead
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Old 08-05-2013, 08:03 AM   #4
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Thanks for the info. luckily I didn't pull mine this weekend while parked in my driveway.
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Old 08-05-2013, 06:49 PM   #5
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I pull mine when I am storing it for any period of time. I also take the battery off and remove the propane tanks at the same time. I store the camper off site so I figure it would make it a bit harder or less desirable to take. Maybe they will just move on the the next camper that has everything still attached.

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Old 08-06-2013, 05:54 AM   #6
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I pull mine when I am storing it for any period of time. I also take the battery off and remove the propane tanks at the same time. I store the camper off site so I figure it would make it a bit harder or less desirable to take. Maybe they will just move on the the next camper that has everything still attached.

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Old 08-21-2013, 07:12 PM   #7
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Any extra security is a great idea,
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:32 AM   #8
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Pulling the disconnect switch while parked will energize the magnets (if the battery is installed and charged). The brakes shoes will not make contact with the drums until the drums rotate, moving the magnet and thereby moving the actuating lever and expanding the shoes. As previously stated, you will just burn out your magnets (or at least get them good and warm!)
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:32 AM   #9
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Without a battery it does nothing
Until a potential thief plugs it into their truck...............
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Until a potential thief plugs it into their truck...............
Most are not wired into the charging circuit and hooking up the truck lights will do nothing if there is no battery. Beside if I wanted the trailer it would take all of 30 seconds to just clip the wires coming out of the actuator.
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:49 AM   #11
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Most are not wired into the charging circuit and hooking up the truck lights will do nothing if there is no battery.
I should have ended that statement with a "?" but, sometimes I just think I'm smart.

That's good info Javi, thanks.
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