Recommended Electric Brakes For 28 Foot Fifth Wheel Trailer

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I have a 28 ft. fifth wheel King Of The Road and it has two 4500# Torflex axles Dexter under it.In looking for new break assy. fully it seems they keep talking about 6, 7, 8 000 lb axles, havent seem to find brake systems for 4500 Axles. Just what weights axle brake system work from bottom size to top size axle weights Is #23-105 a good number for my axles and just what all axles does this one fit? .They seem to talk about axle weights instead of number of break packages per axle.

asked by: Harold A

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Dexter Torflex axles have a weight range listed for axles. The closest I was able to find to the 4,500 lbs you said your axles are rated for was the # 11 Torflex, which has a weight capacity between 3,500 and 6,000 lbs.

There are a couple of things you need to know when choosing brakes for your trailer. The type brakes you need, the size brakes you need and the mounting flange configuration as well.

If you are looking for electric brakes and you have a 5-bolt mounting flange, then part # 23-105 would be the correct brake for the driver side on your trailer.

The same brake for the right hand side of the trailer is part # 23-106. These are manual adjust brakes and are rated for axles up to 6,000 lbs. I have attached an installation video for these brakes you can check out.

We also offer brakes that may be easier for you because after the initial setup they do not need to be adjusted. for the right hand, the brake you would need is part # 23-459, and for the left hand side of the trailer you would need part # 23-458. I have attached a couple of videos for these brakes.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

That is a tough question to answer as both are excellent manufacturers with their respective pros/cons. In regards to brake actuators, they both make and manufacture them here in the U.S.A. and they both come with a one year warranty. In regards to…

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Water and electricity don't really get along. That being said, we are seeing more trailer boat manufacturers install electric brakes on their trailers and it not being an issue at all. If the wiring is solid the circuits don't short…

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This is a tough one. we contacted our supplier and they said you will need to run 2 separate brake controllers like part #90195. You will need to split the brake signal from the towing vehicle and attach it to the red wire on each of the brake…

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Electric trailer brakes like the ones found on the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs #e43SR can be used on boat trailers that go in both salt and fresh water, but there are a few things that…

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Yes, the self-adjusting version of the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly part #23-181 is the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly part #23-465. This assembly is for the right hand side and if you need the left hand side you can…

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My contact at Dexter Axle tells me that when installing a brake assembly to the backing plate of a 3500 lb axle, the bolts should be tightened in a criss-cross pattern to between 45-70 foot lbs.

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The biggest difference between the 6,000 lbs Dexter Trailer Brake Assembly part #23-106 for right hand and part #23-105 for left hand and the 7,000 lbs Dexter Trailer Brake Assembly part #23-181 for right hand and part #23-180 for left hand is the…

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On a standard 5 bolt electric brake like the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs item #23-181, The bolt holes measure 3-7/8 inches from one corner to its diagonal counterpart. From hole to hole across the bottom…

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Answer 10

When determining the right and left side when adding brakes it is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side.

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Answer 11

There could be a couple of reasons for this. 1. The brake assembly in that position could be adjusted too tightly causing it to drag going down the road you can use the Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes part #W80630 to loosen it up and test it…

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RBW landing gear sets haven't been made in a long enough time that replacement parts just aren't available for them. RBW Industries was acquired by AL-KO Kober Corp more than 5 years ago and the fifth wheel-related product lines were…

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