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05-27-2005, 04:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Windsor
Posts: 177
M.O.C. #3481
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Stablization
I was just thinking(and it got smokey in the room) has anyone thought of pulling the brake pin near the king pin to lock all the wheels. I may be off base here but can it be done and is it ok for the braking system? Of course we would probably forget to put the pin back in after we hook back up, maybe not cause it right there. Any thoughts on this. Of cousre you would still use your other chalks etc...
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05-27-2005, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
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M.O.C. #2059
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It is an interesting thought. I would have to study the mechanism some more to do it. Need to know the possible ramifications of that action. It is food for research and thought since I don't really know.
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05-27-2005, 05:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Munising
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Good thought, but it would run the coach battery down and might damage the brake magnets. I wouldn't recommend it.
Gary
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05-28-2005, 01:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
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I agree with Gary. It would wear your battery down and the wheels would be sending out clicking sounds like crazy. I periodically pull the pin before I take off on a trip to ensure the brake is working properly.
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05-28-2005, 01:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Fairbanks
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M.O.C. #1240
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D'Oh!
I thought, when I read the topic, that this was a thread about MENTAL stability.
My bad.
I'm with the NAY side. When the pin's pulled, power goes to the brakes. And that uses the batteries up. Maybe even faster than the charger can replace it. Not to mention the highly likely possibility of heating up the magnets on the brakes.
You can get just the same effect by using "Rocker Stoppers," between the wheels. Or any of the similar products.
Steve
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05-28-2005, 02:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
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M.O.C. #420
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Gotta agree with the rest. Pulling the brake pin is not your answer.
Below is the Deluxe Tire Locking Chocks that I use to lock the wheels. One on each side.
The Deluxe Tire Locking Chocks and others are available at Camping World
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05-28-2005, 03:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cooper
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M.O.C. #3029
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A definate no-no....the above statements of all the bad things that can happen say it all.
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05-28-2005, 04:14 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: velva
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M.O.C. #3852
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I'm with glenn and lorraine..I use the wheel chocks and they work Great!!
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05-28-2005, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Rapid City
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M.O.C. #77
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In addition to all the above responses, I have read that leaving the pin out of the brakes for an extended period of time will cause the solenoid to become magnetized such that the brakes will not release even when you put the pin back in. That pin is for emergency break-away only.
Spring for chocks.
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05-28-2005, 06:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Windsor
Posts: 177
M.O.C. #3481
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It was just a thought, but you never know, I wasn`t thinking about the electrical, and that makes alot of sense. I made a chalk out of wood and 3/4" threaded rod simular the Glenn and Loraine`s and it works great. Just a little thinking and would have to agree with all of you. Thx for the input as I know I can always rely onthis site for it Mark
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