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Originally Posted by Joe
Regarding checking the breakaway switch.
Once a year, be sure the battery is good. Then jack up one wheel. Spin it to see that it rotates OK. Then pull the breakaway 'plug' out of the switch. Try to rotate the wheel. It should be locked up. Put the 'plug' back in the breakaway switch and be sure the wheel will rotate. You'll discharge your battery very quickly if you leave the brakes energized.
Joe
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+2 I do it after I re-pack the bearings or after any time I adjust the brakes. Very simple then.
PS, all my campers the brakes wires have been wire nut connection, which makes it simple to replace or field test the brakes with an ohm meter. I have started replacing the standard wire nuts with the outdoor water resistance/proof wire nuts that have grease in them. I place the connection with the nut up to also act like a hat vs a bowl and collect water.