RonC wrote:

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So the moral of the story is to make sure three is nothing near the breakaway lanyard that it can snag on causing an unintended activation of the trailer brakes in a sharp turn.  I've rearranged my stuff in the truck bed to clear the area around the breakaway lanyard.  I'm putting this on my "lessons learned that didn't cost too much" list.

-- Edited by RonC on Wednesday 24th of August 2016 07:05:41 PM

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If you tow enough miles this will happen.  This isn't a unique experience.

So here is where the "moral of the story" becomes an action plan.  Put a section of "wire loom" - available at Lowe's or any auto store - along the entire length of the metal cable that runs to the breakaway switch.  The larger diameter loom will better protect the cable from catching on something - like the hitch rails - etc. I prefer the plastic loom because it is "slicker" than the cloth version.

You want the loom to run the entire length of the cable and then put a tie wrap at each end around the loom to make sure the loom stays more or less put. 

 "Ask me how I know this" works and why it is necessary. 

At least you know the brakes work on the trailer.

Bill,

It was unique enough for me that I really don't want it to happen again.  I've had several boats over the years and I was always told "everybody leaves the bilge plug out at some point" ... because I was told that, I never did that.  Your solution sounds interesting ... could you post a picture?