[VAC] Wierd Brakes

[Patrick Ewing <pre52@xxxxxxx>]

For years I've had a certain situation with my 1961 Bambi's brakes.
Maybe someone might have an answer.

Only the first thing in the mornings, when I apply the brakes, they will
totally lock up. After several miles & stops they will work fine for the
rest of the day.

I have an adjustable brake resistor under the hood of the Suburban which
I've backed off. ( I use different settings for the short single axle
Bambi than for the long 31ft with dual axles.) The trailer's brakes have
been totally gone through. It seems as if the current is "full on" even
if by hand the brake controller is gently applied at very low speeds.
(The old style KH in a 1983 GMC) The situation usually happens in
campgrounds first thing when just getting rolling. On pavement or on
gravel. Several times when leaving a campground and there's a decent
downhill grade I've purpously left the umbilical cord to the trailer
unhooked until the bottom of the grade. Otherwise I'd be constantly
locking up the trailer wheels every time the brakes were even applied
gently. On pavement the trailer's tires will lock up and squeel. This
can be very embarrassing first thing in the morning if the campground is
all quiet. Not a good image for a VAC'er to have.

I'd think maybe the brake controller itself but this only happens when
just starting out for several applications. Then for the rest of the day
all is well. In fact very well.

Another question. ................... When my Sovereign is plugged into
shore power the univolt starts humming it's tune. When 12 volt lights
are turned on does it draw much more power? I guess the question is just
how much power does a univolt draw even if nothing else is turned on vs
if several 12 volt lights are on. Just curious as energy is starting to
get expensive.

When I get rich I hope to have a good solar system installed.     (:

Thanks,
Pat