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Wood Zeppelin
Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Posts: 315 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Creature
Photos: Childhood Dream
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:02 pm Post subject: back-upl ights on trailers? 5-prong plug |
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Hey all,
I have new trailer for a 22' Cdory, with hydraulic surge brakes. It has a 5-prong plug, my tow vehicle has a 4-prong plug.
Am I correct in assuming the 5th prong is for back-up lights?
If so, do 22' trailers usually have back-up lights? (Previously I have only has a 16' trailer, 4-prong plug, no back-up lights)..
thanks! _________________ James Salay - Real Estate Broker / Investor, Engineer, Artist, Fisherman, Canyoneer, Outdoor Enthusiast
Current boats:
1997 22' Angler - "C-Creature"
1988 16' Angler - "E-fishn-C" (Project boat)
1997 16' Cruiser - "Wet-a-Net"
Also:
14.5' Drift Boat - "Wood Zeppelin" |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Most boat trailers do not have backup lights. The vehicle backup light circuit is tapped to control the trailer backup solenoid. When the solenoid is on, the brakes on the trailer will not be applied when backing up (this would normally compress the surge cylinder and apply the trailer brakes). On some trailers you can manually disable the brakes for backing. Since that automatically resets when moving forward, moving the trailer back and forth (say getting into a tight parking spot) can be a PITA because you have to keep setting the bypass. Having an electrically controlled solenoid is more convenient. |
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Wood Zeppelin
Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Posts: 315 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Creature
Photos: Childhood Dream
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, yes, of course!
Thanks for informing me..! |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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There are several ways of bypassing the surge brakes when backing. One is a hole thru the frame so the surge brakes would not apply. Also "Chain Vise Grips" can be locked around the frame. This way, you can back and fill all you want, with the brakes off. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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