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Title: Wiring for tow vehicle was set up with Air Brakes,, and I have Electric Brakes
Post by: markshavitz on February 29, 2024, 10:03:24 pm

On an Allure 2008 Hood River did Country Coach prewire for towing a trailer with electric brakes? The previous owner says he had air brakes. And when we went on our first ride all hooked up to our trailer, the brakes on the trailer were LOCKED. What needs to be done to get things working right?

Title: Re: Wiring for tow vehicle was set up with Air Brakes,, and I have Electric Brakes
Post by: J. Dale Collier on March 02, 2024, 10:16:22 am

You must add an electric brake controller to the circuit. otherwise, the electric brakes are full on every time the brake lights are activated, brake pedal, engine brake, parking brake, etc.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2i7egOjitx0
https://www.etrailer.com/question-515724.html
https://www.etrailer.com/question-43206.html

Title: Re: Wiring for tow vehicle was set up with Air Brakes,, and I have Electric Brakes
Post by: markshavitz on March 04, 2024, 06:52:38 pm

Thanks for the response.
Do you have a recommendation of a manufacturer? Or is the Curt wireless a good option?

Title: Re: Wiring for tow vehicle was set up with Air Brakes,, and I have Electric Brakes
Post by: J. Dale Collier on March 04, 2024, 08:31:55 pm

I have no experience with Curt or a wireless, sorry. We have a wired Tekonsha. It works well.

We use a air brake system on the towed vehicle and, the brake controller on the occasional tow of the cargo trailer.

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