Trailer lift shutters when going up, blows breaker

Mike Pearson · 08-02-2016, 03:41 PM

The 12 v system will require a very high amperage draw. Even the smallest issue with the wiring can cause problems. Have you checked the battery to see if it is up to the task. Some of those lifts have a capacitor in the motor to help with start up. Check the voltage with the motor in operation to see if there is a significant voltage drop. You might also replace the breaker. They can go bad when they are overloaded

08-02-2016, 03:41 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,453 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Trailer lift shutters when going up, blows breaker The 12 v system will require a very high amperage draw. Even the smallest issue with the wiring can cause problems. Have you checked the battery to see if it is up to the task. Some of those lifts have a capacitor in the motor to help with start up. Check the voltage with the motor in operation to see if there is a significant voltage drop. You might also replace the breaker. They can go bad when they are overloaded __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS