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when reversing a folding camper using the tow vehicle , what stops the brakes of the camper being applied ? obviously during towing on the road when the car brakes , the hitch attachment is compressed and this applies the brakes on the camper . But also during reversing procedures the same compression takes place . is there something i need to do to the hitch arrangement to stop the compression happening . Any advice greatly accepted . the clutch on my car didnt take kindly to the extra resistence .

Phil

Just to add the camper in question is a 1991 Pennine Pullman

Phil

Modern trailers have "auto reverse" brakes.  The acton of going backwards lets the brakes off when the coupling is compressed. 

Steve.

We have a 2005 Pathfinder.

Question:- When I reverse the brake seems to release o.k. when on flat ground. When I reverse up a slight gradiant it seems to take more effort. My drive is a 15-20% slope up to the garage where it is stored. I tend to get a distinct smell from the clutch as if it might be pushing with the brakes on.

Does anyone else have this? or is this normal? Is there any way of checking?

Cheers

Adi

Adi,

I think your problem may just be going up the slope. It may be worth getting the brakes checke dout though just in case!

Glen

Hi had the same problem with my Sterling cleaned out brakes solved the problem

Thanks for all the replies , gonna strip the brakes down and make sure nothing is seized

Phil