reverse solenoid lockout?

(doug2) · (doug2) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-10-2009, 1:14 PM

2005 Boatmate trailer. Might have a short or bad wire and some bad weather moving in. Any way to physically lock it out?

(dhcomp) · (dhcomp) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 02-10-2009, 1:32 PM

Look at the where the tounge slides, and put something in its way. There is a slot on teh side of the coupler, and you should be able to jam a male garden hose fitting or something in there to keep it from sliding.

(doug2) · (doug2) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-10-2009, 1:41 PM

Thinking along the same lines. Maybe a c-clamp?

(wake1823) · (wake1823) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-10-2009, 2:33 PM

I've used a quater, taped in there.

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 02-11-2009, 8:43 AM

5/8" head bolt or nut and some electrical tape works like a champ

Slingshot 02-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Make sure its not the tow vehicle. Send 12 volts to the blue wire and ground the white wire on the trailer. That will unlock the brakes if everything is working right.

(topside_marine)

Most trailer actuators have a mechanical lockout device for disk. Call the manufacturer of the trailer and they should be able to help. If not you can call me and I will help you find the right solution. I have a few different types in stock but without the type of actuator I wont know what will fit.

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(doug2) · (doug2) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-12-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the replies. It was the vehicle wiring.