Replacement 10 Electric Brakes for 2010 Rockwood Roo M17 and Brake Controller Recommendations

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Hi, I have a 2006 GMC Savana 1500 conversion van with factory hitch and 7 pin round plug. I purchased a 2010 Rockwood Roo M17 travel trailer with 3852 GVWR and single axle. I would like to connect electronic brake controller in the front driver compartment. There are electric wires coming out of the back of the trailer drums. Is this drum considered hydraulic with electric actuator? The stamp on the passenger side drum surface is AL-KO 8500 also see 078-09 stamped in ink. On the brake shoe is stamped 6016 and 09-08A... see pics. What us the correct replacement shoe model? Also took pics of a harness under driver side dash. Is this the electric brake connector harness? If not, where is it and what does it look like? Which model brake controller will fit and is there a wire harness adapter that plugs from the controller to the factory harness? Thanks

asked by: Romeo A

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Expert Reply:

Thank you for all of the details and photos!

The brakes on your trailer are electric brakes. That oval piece towards the bottom is the brake magnet and is what ultimately controls the brake action. It's actually more cost-effective to replace the entire brake assemblies so I recommend using the 10" Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA which updates everything with your brakes. Since your wiring connections are outside you'll want to use protective butt connectors # DW05745-10 which have a heat shrink wrap on them.

For a brake controller I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. Since you have the 7-Way on your 2006 GMC Savana Van you should have a wire already ran under your dash that will take the brake controller power back to your 7-Way but I'm not seeing there should be any OEM connector you can connect to - it looks like everything is blunt cut wires. Please note you may need to make some connections under your hood so if that's the case we have the Wring Kit # 5506 that comes in handy.

I wasn't able to find anything about what the wring will look like for you to connect to but typically it will be a taped bundle that may or may not be labeled so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled.

Attached are review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Connector Under 2006 GMC Savana Van Dash
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10" Electric Brake Assembly for 2010 Rockwood Roo M17
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Answer 1

For a 3,500 lb hub/drum replacement that will work well to replace your AL-KO 8500 you'd want the hub part #84546UC3-EZ which fits the spindle and has the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you need. For brake assemblies then the Electric Brake…

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Answer 2

Since you have an older trailer, the brakes could have possibly been switched from electric to hydraulic or the other way around. Even on newer campers, unless it is just purchased from the manufacturer, it would be just a guessing game for someone…

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Answer 3

The Ram Jack #TJSC-24 measures 3/4 inches. A 19 mm wrench or socket can also be used. The recommended manual crank handle for this unit is #TJSC-24-HD this has the proper size socket for use with these jacks. I have linked the above mentioned…

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Answer 4

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 5

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 6

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 7

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 9

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 10

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 11

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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