Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
Bri-Mar 65
Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will
result in inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
• Check that all lights and turn signals work.
• Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller
inside the tow vehicle.
4.2.6 Attach and Test Electric Breakaway Brake System –
Bumper Pull Trailers
If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected and working
breakaway brake system will apply electric brakes on the trailer. The
safety chains will keep the tow vehicle attached and as the brakes are
applied at the trailer’s axles, the trailer/tow vehicle combination will
come to a controlled stop.
The trailer electric breakaway brake system includes a battery, a switch
with a pullpin, and a lanyard.
The breakaway brake system may be fitted with a “charging” capability
that draws power from the tow vehicle. If the electrical system on your
tow vehicle does not provide power to the breakaway brake battery, you
must periodically charge the battery with a commercial battery charger to
keep the breakaway brake system in working order.
Trailers
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