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08-05-2013, 07:27 AM
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brake disconnect
Does any pull the brake disconnect wire when parked or is that necessary?
thx,
SeadooRider
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08-05-2013, 07:37 AM
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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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08-05-2013, 07:42 AM
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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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08-05-2013, 08:03 AM
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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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08-05-2013, 06:49 PM
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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.
James
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08-06-2013, 05:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waldo_2001
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.
James
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Without a battery it does nothing
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08-21-2013, 07:12 PM
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Any extra security is a great idea,
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08-22-2013, 04:32 AM
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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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08-22-2013, 04:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yak
Without a battery it does nothing
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Until a potential thief plugs it into their truck...............
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08-22-2013, 04:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Essness
Until a potential thief plugs it into their truck...............
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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. 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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08-22-2013, 04:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
Most are not wired into the charging circuit and hooking up the truck lights will do nothing if there is no battery.
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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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