Solution for Towing a Camper Trailer with Air Brakes

Question:

I need tow s trailer with air brakes with conventional pick up truck. Is there a kit to actuate the air brakes on the trailer? Thanks

asked by: Wes

Expert Reply:

The best solution we can provide is to replace the air brakes on your trailer with electric brakes. If you want to convert your trailer's air brakes to electric brakes you will want to remove the air brakes and then install the electric brakes from scratch.

I attached a couple links that will walk you through the process of adding brakes to a trailer.

You will need several items to add electric brakes to your trailer. Starting with the trailer you will need a hub and drum that matches the bearings and seal on your trailer spindle and your wheel bolt pattern. The only way to be sure is to check the bearing part numbers and seal part number.

You will then need left and right brake assemblies. We will need to know kind of axle you currently have on your trailer and its weight capacity, and you will need to make sure the brake mounting flange bolt pattern is compatible.

We have a video installation showing installation of trailer brakes on a single axle trailer that should be a great resource for you, see link.

expert reply by: Jameson C