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Old 05-31-2013, 05:03 AM   #11
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Thanks for the comments and perspectives.

First things first I'll get my existing trailer, bearings and brake setup evaluated and adjusted if needed.

From there I can see what if anything may make sense to do next.

This year I have a very capable tow vehicle, and it has an electric trailer brake controller already in it, so that may open up some options.

Tnx again.
Snce you already have a brake controller, a switch to electric will be really cheap.

1 Find out what size drums you have and buy/install/adjust new backing plate assemblies to fit them. They were only 37 bucks for each wheel on my trailer.

2. Lock your surge coupler. I drilled 3/4" holes through the sliding mechanism on mine and installed a pair of big pins through the holes.

3. Run + wires to each backing plate from the coupler area. I used 10 gauge to keep voltage drop at a minimum. The actual current draw of electric brakes is quite low, they utilize the energy of the rotating drums to apply pressure to the shoes.

4. Ground the other backing plate wires to the trailer frame. There's no polarity.

5. Buy and install a breakaway battery kit.

6. Buy and install a Round trailer plug.
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