The Activator IV part # 5504 that you referenced is a time delayed brake controller designed to activate the electric brakes of a trailer in a smooth, controlled manner. Check out the FAQ article I attached on brake controllers to see more information on them.
The Activator IV is what is considered a time-delayed brake controller. With Time Delayed trailer brake controllers, once the brake pedal is stepped on, the pre-determined amount of power (which is set by the user, based on trailer... view full answer...
The electric brakes on your trailer are not intended to stop your entire rig - both your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup and your hitched 6500-lb travel trailer - just the trailer itself. Your truck's hydraulic brakes have far more stopping power than the trailer's, which are generally going to be rated only for the trailer's axle weight capacity, not that plus your truck's considerable weight.
In normal driving conditions you will apply the truck's brakes and adjust the brake controller so... view full answer...
In the USA a tandem axle utility trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7500-lbs should have brakes installed. Any trailer over 3000-lbs must have brakes on all wheels in most states, but laws do vary. Some states require braked axles on trailers with a GVW as low as 2000-lbs; other states have a higher limit. It is best to check with authorities in your local area.
The weight of the tow vehicle can come into play here too. Often the gross weight of any such trailer without... view full answer...
The red button on the top of the Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller # HM47294 is the manual override lever. When you slide this lever your trailer brakes should activate.
If it seems like your brake controller is not activating like it should you might go over the install and setup process. What does the display show when you are pressing the brakes?
I attached an FAQ article on troubleshooting brake controllers for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Maximum amperage draw for 4 Brakes that are 10 or 12 inch diameter is 15.0 to 16.3 amps at 12 to 13 volts.
The 14 gauge wire may be sufficient but for maximum braking effectiveness at full load capacity. I would opt to run 10 gauge wire. Larger wire will only help the effectiveness of the trailer brake system and 10 gauge is what we use when installing trailer brakes even on single brake axles with 7 inch brake assemblies.
We offer Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire, item # 10-2-1,... view full answer...
The Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes, part # K71-650, is suitable for use with single-, tandem- or triple-axle trailers with hydraulic drum brakes. The unit installs on the trailer frame and connects to the trailer's wiring and hydraulic brake lines. The wiring configuration is Black: 12-volt power; Blue: brake controller; Yellow: breakaway and White: ground. view full answer...
Thanks for the part number! We have a couple of options to replace the brakes on a Dexter 3,500 lbs axle depending on whether you want the self adjusting brakes or the standard ones. I have listed both options below:
Self Adjusting - Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K item # 23-468-469. Sold as a pair you will need one per axle.
Standard Brakes - Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs item # 23-26 and... view full answer...
Yes, they do. The ones you were looking at, item # 23-468-469, are Dexter's Nev-R-Adjust brakes. This set of left and right hand assemblies are the top of the line option for your 2015 R-Pod 179 trailer. Once you install them and they get broken in you will never have to mess with them again.
If you are wanting the most affordable option, then I would go with the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # AKEBRK-35. This is still a great set of brakes they just won't have the self adjusting... view full answer...
I am not sure which exact dimension you are looking for but the good news is that if you have properly installed brake mounting flanges there would be no need to verify clearance between the brake assemblies and the drums as all of that would be positioned correctly. I attached a help article on adding brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The online edition of the owner's manual for your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox does indicate on page 193 that the maximum trailer weight that can be towed is 1000-lbs if the trailer itself does not have brakes. The vehicle certainly can tow more weight than this, up to 3500-lbs for the V6 version towing a trailer WITH brakes, but the issue here is stopping power and control rather than the sheer muscle to pull the trailer.
The vehicle itself has a curb weight of about 3700- to 4000-lbs and a... view full answer...
You will want to confirm but the Titan hubs on your boat trailer could possibly be compatible with electric brakes. You will want to inspect the inner surface. If it is flat and smooth you can use it for electric brakes. For your brakes you are going to want the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K item # 23-468-469. These 10" x 2-1/4" Driver's-side and passenger's-side electric trailer brake assemblies fit 3,500-lb axles. They also... view full answer...
The inside diameter and the depth of the brake drum is what determines the necessary width of the brake pads. For example, the 10 inch x 2-1/4 inch Electric Brake Shoe, part number BP04-090 that you refer to would fit a brake drum with a 10 inch diameter and 2-1/4 inch depth. view full answer...
According to Dexter the BrakeRite # T4813102 actuator holds 0.7 quarts of DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid. Do remember this is only for the reservoir on the actuator itself. It does not include the amount of fluid you will need for the brake lines, and calipers or servos. The length and inner diameter of all the brakes lines along with the types of brakes is going to be different from trailer to trailer. If unsure of how much total fluid to get to fill all the lines and brakes you can should overestimate... view full answer...
The replacement for the Atwood Model 84132 is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item # DM72VR. Like the Atwood this brake actuator is for drum brakes. For disc brakes you would want to use the Demco item # DM62VR. Both of these actuators fit a 3" wide trailer tongue and can be bolted on. They have a 7,000 lbs capacity and fit a 2" hitch ball.
I have linked an installation video below.
To convert your Holsclaw Boat Trailer to disc brakes you will need to replace the hubs. To recommend... view full answer...
To add a 7-Way connector to your 2017 Toyota Highlander, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Highlander with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle like yours with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.
You will then connect the blue wire to the blue wire on the brake controller, connect... view full answer...
The magnet wires on Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # A35W42B are 18 gauge. The wiring going to the brakes from a trailer connector is usually larger such as 10 gauge # 10-2-1. view full answer...
The Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit # 23-398-399 is not free backing. So you will need a Solenoid Valve # T4748800 to prevent brake fluid from pushing out of the Actuator # T43397007K and allowing you to reverse with the trailer. view full answer...
The 10" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly # 23-469 does not have a brake horsepower rating, but it does have a weight rating. This assembly is designed to be used on a 3,500 lb trailer axle. If you trailer has a 3,500 lb rated axle and you are not overloading it this assembly would work great.
The magnet sensitivity is setup so that at full 12 volts the assembly will be applying max braking power. Any less than that will be related to that. So at 6 volts you would get half braking power etc. view full answer...
The studs you are referring to, on the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly item # 52655IEU, is the 5 bolt brake flange. For compatible brakes and drum assemblies you could use Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # AKEBRK-7-SA and Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly item # 8-201-5UC3-EZ. The brake assembly and hub/drum isn't required, but it can be added if needed because of the brake mounting flange being there. view full answer...
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