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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 07-13-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
fixed

Well the problem is fixed finally and the brake controller is now showing good connection. The final fix was a combination of replacing the entire wiring system from the terminal block on the trailer...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-23-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Thanks again poprichie. That is some good...

Thanks again poprichie. That is some good information from the link on testing the magnets. When I was under the trailer yesterday I did notice that it was wire nuts used to connect the magnets to...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
follow up

I did a test of pulling the break away switch with the trailer unplugged and then tried to pull it to see if the wheels were locked up. It looks like only my front left (driver's side) locked up and...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
I agree with inspecting the break away switch...

I agree with inspecting the break away switch annually, I just had the hubs repacked at camping world and they checked all that out then about 2 months ago, I just dropped off the trailer for...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
That sounds like another easy test to try also,...

That sounds like another easy test to try also, thanks poprichie. Also I installed the prodigy and I have not ever pulled the break away switch on the trailer with the cable connected to TV since I...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Yes poprichie I realize there is no voltage...

Yes poprichie I realize there is no voltage without the brakes engaged. My thought was, is there a loose ground connection tied into the magnets. My brake controller is a Prodigy P2. It is almost...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Thanks bob, that sounds like an easy test.

Thanks bob, that sounds like an easy test.
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-21-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Second part of saga

So I drew up a block diagram of the connections and labeled them so as to explain where they were going from that point, hopefully this will help. I only had the option of making it in MS paint so...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-21-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
The saga continues

Well, to continue with this issue. I had purchased a new cable to replace from my TV connection to the terminal block mounted on the trailer frame to hopefully fix the problem of my brake controller...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-24-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
So today I traced the cable from the trailer to...

So today I traced the cable from the trailer to where it mounts to a terminal block which is mounted on the frame probably right below where the fresh water tank fill spout is located. The breakaway...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-24-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Thanks PopRichie, One question is where would...

Thanks PopRichie,
One question is where would the solar regulator be possibly located? I had pulled the refrig back access cover and did not notice anything in there that looks like a solar...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-24-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Testing

Yesterday after getting HiLo home from storage had 12.02Vdc on the battery.

Here are the results of different measurements made today.

13.18vdc on battery after charging all night on shore...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-24-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
"There should be no interaction between the...

"There should be no interaction between the trailer battery and the brake controller"

Rich and PopRich, thanks for reply's. Yeah it is kind of weird because in another tread I had posted about my...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-24-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Jack, yeah I had checked all the trailer lights...

Jack, yeah I had checked all the trailer lights worked as normal prior to leaving the storage facility, that is one of those checks that I do each time I get ready to leave anywhere as a safety...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-23-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Additional pics

A few more pictures since the first thread would only let me load 4 pictures?
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-23-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,226
Posted By PappaP
Solar Power and Battery Questions

Well, I had another thread about my battery issue and believe that I have determined that the battery indeed needs to be replaced. I went to pick up my trailer today from storage and bring to home to...
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