Parts Needed to Add Electric Trailer Brakes to a 1998 Jayco Pop Up Trailer

Question:

Hello, I am planning to convert my 1998 Jayco pop up trailer to electric trailer brakes. 23-47 23-48 I dont see spindle nuts and washers listed in the kit the main nut that has the cotter pin through it. Can I reuse my old ones? Are the flange bolt patterns universal? I have pre installed flanges welded to my Dexter Torsion axle, but I am only assuming that pattern will match new e brake kits pattern. So will this work with my axle? Thank you.

asked by: Norris H

Expert Reply:

The brake assemblies # 23-47 and # 23-48 are for 2,000 pound axles. If you have a 2,000 pound axle this will work great for you.

You can reuse your current cotter pin and spindle nut. For the hardware for the brake assemblies you can use # BIK-00. Brake flanges are universal as long as they have the same number of holes. Yours is are 4-bolt which is what these brakes use. Higher rated axles will use a 5-bolt pattern. If your axle is rated higher than 2,000 pounds let me know and I'll recommend brake assemblies for what you need.

You also do not have drums so you'll need a hub and drum assembly to fit the brakes. I've linked our selection for 2,000 pound axles. Again, if your axle is different let me know. You'll need to choose hubs with the same bolt pattern and bearing numbers that you currently have. This way you'll be completely certain they'll fit. If you'd like, provide me your bolt pattern and bearing numbers and I'm happy to recommend hub and drums.

The trailer will need wiring to power the brakes. This will require to have a 7-way connector if it doesn't already have one, like # HS381-9000. It's attached to a junction box to make wiring everything easier. You'll also need ring terminals, # 44-5310A, to connect the wiring. Then use 10 gauge wire # 10-1-1, which is sold by the foot, to run the wire from the junction box to the trailer's brakes.

The trailer will require a breakaway kit to be legal. The Hopkins Engager # 20099 is our most popular kit. The breakaway kit engages the trailer's brakes in the event the trailer is separated from your tow vehicle.

In order to control the trailer's brakes you must have an electric brake controller in your tow vehicle. If you don't already have one I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885 because of how reliable and easy to use it is. Its one of our top brake controllers. If you tell me the year, make, and model of your tow vehicle I'll see if we have a custom harness to install the controller. And also anything else that may be necessary.

I've linked some videos on the products I've recommended for you to take a look at.