| Some people think that just because your unit slows | | | | the needle, then that brake magnet is not doing its job. |
| down when you apply your RV trailer brakes that they | | | | In that case, either try to find the problem, or take it to |
| are all working properly, however this could be far | | | | your nearest RV technician to have them troubleshoot |
| from true. A friend showed me a sure way to check | | | | the problem. |
| to ensure each brake is doing its fair share of the | | | | If all of your RV trailer brake magnets fail the test, |
| work, by using a simple magnetic compass. | | | | check your brake control, trailer wire connections and if |
| Have your helper hold the compass about three inches | | | | your truck is equipped with a tow package, check the |
| below the wheel hub, close enough to the rim without | | | | fuse box and replace any blown fuses. Remember to |
| touching it. Now, activate the trailer brake from inside | | | | check all wiring harnesses and connector plugs, |
| the cab. If the compass needle starts moving | | | | sometimes it can be just that simple and could save |
| erratically, then that wheel brake is working. Do the | | | | you a costly repair bill. |
| same with each wheel, ensuring the compass needle | | | | Oh, and don't forget to put your compass back in your |
| has settled down from the previous test before testing | | | | repair kit, since this is an excellent way to check other |
| the next wheel. | | | | electromagnetic solenoid switches! And, you never |
| If any of your RV trailer brakes magnets fail to move | | | | know when you might get lost in the boonies! |