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10-05-2018, 08:53 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #21053
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Emergency brake cable and switch
While unhooking my 5er the emergency brake cable caught on the hitch and pulled out of the electrical box. I popped it back in but wonder if I will have issues when I try to pull later this week. Did I do right by just shoving it back in the electrical box?
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Ray, Cindy and Goldie the Lab
2018 Montana 3791RD
2017 RAM HD3500, DRW, Cummins Diesel
Jacksonville, FL
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10-05-2018, 09:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Minden - NV
Posts: 501
M.O.C. #22360
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No issues. It just pops back in.
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2013 F350 Lariat Ultimate CC LB
2019 3790RD
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10-05-2018, 09:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,392
M.O.C. #4831
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OMG, this is the first time this has ever happened - NOT! You will be fine. I assume you noticed the problem pretty quickly and by replacing the switch you released the brakes,
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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10-05-2018, 09:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Not the first time I heard that!
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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10-06-2018, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 900
M.O.C. #19514
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On a previous (SOB) trailer, our emergency brake cable got caught in the hitch during a tight turn. We have an 8' box and can therefore turn tighter than those with shorter boxes. DH had to cut the cable as it was caught up so badly.
We now have one of those curly ones (like the cord on a landline phone). It stays out of the way a lot better.
Before this happened, another fifth wheel owner we met at a campground told us a story of his trailer stopping dead during a turn in a town. He did not know what had happened and it took him quite a while to figure it out. He said if that ever happens to us, check the brake cable first. As soon as it happened to us, his words came back to me, and sure enough, it was the brake cable.
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2017 High Country 305RL
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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10-06-2018, 05:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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No problem as long as you popped it back in along the slot lines and did not jam it. Has happened to most of us one time or another.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-06-2018, 05:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Those switches are not much of a design but seem pretty rugged. In 50 years can only recall replacing one that I had to and that was after it got physically damage. I also pull that switch pin when I bleed the disc brakes.
If for any reason that you are concerned, they are only 10-12 bucks and take a few minutes to replace.
Oh and those curly wires - they do work nice keeping the wire out of the hitch. I use the 4 foot version
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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10-06-2018, 08:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 558
M.O.C. #21685
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The same thing has happened to us, at least now you know it works properly. LOL !
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10-06-2018, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,959
M.O.C. #5651
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I was one that had the cable catch during a U-turn. Fortunately it was on a non-busy street that was about 6 lanes wide. I was mostly on the other side with the back of the trailer in the center lane. A pickup wasn't too happy with me, tho! I knew what it was and got it fixed within a minute. It pretty much stops you dead, so easy to figure out.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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10-06-2018, 02:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,563
M.O.C. #2283
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There are two types of campers. Ones that have pulled it by accident and the ones that are going to.
You did good.
Lynwood
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10-06-2018, 05:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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For safety sake we probably all should be pulling them at least yearly to see if they are actually working.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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10-10-2018, 07:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
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I agree, we should test them at least once a year. We usually travel with a FULL load of fire wood ( I mean I cant get any more surrounding the hitch and filling the entire bed) and have never had the pin pull out.
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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10-14-2018, 02:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 293
M.O.C. #22620
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It's designed to be removed and reinserted. You're good. BTW, pulling the brake plug is a good way to ensure the unit doesn't move when hitching or unhitching. Be sure to put it back in when you're done.
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10-14-2018, 03:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: WESTMINSTER
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #20081
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Dave W. Where did you get your curly wire from.
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10-14-2018, 03:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,392
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Md.FireFighter 3791RD
Dave W. Where did you get your curly wire from.
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I'm not Dave but the coiled breakaway cable can be found at Amazon, eTrailer, and other sources.
Here is the Amazon link - Clicky
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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10-14-2018, 04:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Md.FireFighter 3791RD
Dave W. Where did you get your curly wire from.
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Yep, Carl hit it on the nose. You only need the 4 foot version if your 5er has the standard (now) pin box,
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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10-15-2018, 05:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Milan
Posts: 623
M.O.C. #13390
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Since we're talking about the emergency brake cable I thought I'd mention that we should all really carry a spare one. I've heard of them being stolen while in a campground!! No fun when you're trying to leave and find THAT surprise!
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10-15-2018, 06:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodyswanch
Since we're talking about the emergency brake cable I thought I'd mention that we should all really carry a spare one. I've heard of them being stolen while in a campground!! No fun when you're trying to leave and find THAT surprise!
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If that has happened, you have more problems then a missing switch plug. You will find that you MAY have melted wire insulation or failed brake magnets. If you have disc brakes, you WILL have a failed 7-800 dollar hydraulic actuator. I have a toggle shut off on my emergency switch just in case some moron pulls it out while at our summer site. No, I don't forget to switch it back on since the first thing I ever do while pulling out is test the brakes plus clean off any accumulated rust on the rotors
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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10-15-2018, 09:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,181
M.O.C. #6433
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I also use one of the coiled cables. And I attached an eye bolt to one of my hitch handle bolts to clip the cable to. That way it all turns with the hitch and never stretches out when turning and almost eliminates any possibility of catching on anything.
Each spring, I jack one wheel at a time off the ground, pull the breakaway pin, and try to turn that wheel to ensure that the brake locks up. Put the pin back in, jack the next tire, and repeat the sequence. Tests the pin and each brake.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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06-09-2021, 06:52 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Howell
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #28921
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Breakaway cable
Breakaway cable disengages while I was parking it . Now the switch does not go in all the way to seat. Any suggestions? Does it need a light tap?
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