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Re: Electric trailer brakes
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/29/2025

Victor, hello. Assume 12 volts measured at rear of trailer with DVOM volt meter. That meter is the same as a 10,000,000 ohm resistor. Now assume positive conduit from battery positive (controller) has 1/2 ohm unwanted resistance. At a current of only 6 amps th... Login to read more.