Yeah first time I was parked with the flashers on I was trying to figure out why it sounded like a backup beeper going very quietly. I finally realized it was the magnets in the trailer brakes!
Well, pulsing the brakes makes the moving slow part come true for sure! Of course, our old trucks don't need help with moving slow.Installed a "Draw-Tite 20501 Electric Brake Controller Pulse Preventer" after discovering my new trailer brake controller (Tekonsa P3) applies the trailer brakes every time my hazard lights flash. Real eye opener when trying to pull out on a road with a steep grade with flashers to warn drivers I'm moving slow.
The diode is to prevent this backfeed. My brake controller is connected to the factory brake controller harness.That feels strange to me, like the controller is hooked up wrong. It should be taking the brake pedal light as the trigger, but the hazards are on a different circuit, aren't they? I know they share the same bulb...
Oh. Because they share the bulb without a diode it backfeeds the wire going to the brake pedal. It must on which side of the brake pedal switch it's hooked into. I only mention it because it "shouldn't" do that, for obvious reasons like you stated.
Now THAT looks like a truck!!!So I spent all yesterday morning in a junkyard trying out how to remove 32 security lug nuts that nobody has a socket for including the yard. It took 4 guys, a loader, and 3 hours. I couldn't believe anybody would put security lug nuts on every single lug! Anyhow, these are 12.50x35s on 17" rims. I wasn't expecting to find these in the yard. I paid $250 for all of it. Rear tires are brand spanking new, but I will get 2 new front tires because they were out of alignment on the truck they came off of.You must be registered for see images attachYou must be registered for see images attachYou must be registered for see images attach
I wanted the rims for the crew cab, but there's no way I am running 35s with 3.55s on the tow rig. This truck is also 3.55, but it's just my daily now, and I am not letting these tires go to waste. They look darn good on there too!
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Yup, all 32 lug nuts, and I completely agree. I would hate to see how many locks he has on his front door, lol32 security lug nuts, one on each and every stud on the truck? That guy was truly paranoid. Those things usually come in packs of 4, with a single key to fit all 4. That would mean the guy would have to have 8 keys. Those keys aren't small, either. The guy needed to talk with a doctor about his paranoia.
It works yeah! No more trailer brake pulsing with hazard flashers.Installed a "Draw-Tite 20501 Electric Brake Controller Pulse Preventer" after discovering my new trailer brake controller (Tekonsa P3) applies the trailer brakes every time my hazard lights flash. Real eye opener when trying to pull out on a road with a steep grade with flashers to warn drivers I'm moving slow.
Will find out if it works later this week.
My truck has a back up beeper right behind the rear tank filler neck. I didn't know until I replaced the the reverse switch on the trans. Drove me nuts trying to find it.Yeah first time I was parked with the flashers on I was trying to figure out why it sounded like a backup beeper going very quietly. I finally realized it was the magnets in the trailer brakes!
My truck has a back up beeper right behind the rear tank filler neck. I didn't know until I replaced the the reverse switch on the trans. Drove me nuts trying to find it.
My neighbor has an old ford fire rescue truck. His is set up that way. Apparently someone at the firehouse was so irritated by the sound that they had it put on a toggle.I can see that driving you nuts!
I'm strongly considering one for the dually, but on a switch so it can be disabled as needed. There's times it would be nice to have, and times I'd want it gone lol.
Well if it makes you feel any better it had been pouring rain so most of it came offNo, the one in the background is muddy. I've had way muddier trucks than your is.