(05-11-2019, 04:53 PM)Rajvik Wrote: As someone who used to work with them on a regular basis I can say that one of the reasons people don't like surge brakes is because they are a bitch to back up with, especially if you have to back uphill.
That said, I agree that I would prefer two axles to that load, the problem being again it is an EZloader trailer. Their company motto should be "Have it our way"
That's what a five-flat connector is for - it's just like a four-flat, only with a fifth wire. The fifth wire uses the current from the reverse lights to activate a solenoid valve that cuts out the brake. The solenoid valve is designed so its failure mode is in the open position - this way, while it's annoying as hell when it breaks, it at least doesn't prevent the brakes from activating.
I'm kinda surprised that not all surge brake systems use this.