cfherrman
Senior Member
Yeah factory wiring of flat beds and trailers are pathetic
I honestly cannot think of a single application where those Scotch-Locks would be acceptable for use.
The first new one i bought I would take off on my trip around 200 miles i didnt have as much brake as i liked know matter how i adjusted it. On the way back the brakes would get stronger and stronger to the point the wheels would lockup . I always drive like i dont have trailer brakes.Those old Tekonsha controllers that tee into the brake line still show up on ebay now and then NOS. I never thought they worked that good as far as giving the right voltage to the trailer.
I have a couple of old Kelsey Energize controllers and they take constant fiddling. But one has a Tekonsha Prodigy and it is better but still not great.
I can think of one application for the use of Scotch-Locks-I honestly cannot think of a single application where those Scotch-Locks would be acceptable for use.
I've never had any luck with heat shrink butt connectors
I normally just use uninsulated ones and slip heat shrink over top. Less bulky looking too when you have to do several in one spot.It really depends on brand and correct crimping tool, with shrink tube over the top it's water tight.
Dab of dielectric grease helps too before sealing off.It really depends on brand and correct crimping tool, with shrink tube over the top it's water tight.