Electric Trailer Brakes for Boat Trailer With 2,000 lb Axles
Question:
I want to add brakes to my boat trailer. It already has the brake flanges. Im attaching pictures of the VIN plate and the wheels. Best I can tell I have 2000lb axles, is that right? So 7 in brakes and drums?
asked by: Jeff H
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the photo and it looks like you do have 2,000 lb axles so you can use Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # 23-47-48 so long as you have a 4-bolt brake mounting flange such as the Brake Mounting Flange for 1-3/4" Round Trailer Axles - 2K # 4-34 as well as a 7" hub and drum like the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2 # 8-257-5UC3.
If you need a new hub and drum assembly you do need to know what bearings your current hub has. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them. The aforementioned Dexter Hub and Drum uses inner and outer bearings # L44649, which is what yours should also be.
To install the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-47-48 you will need Mounting Hardware for 7" Brake Assemblies # BRKH7 and to adjust them you'll need Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes # W80630.
To use electric brakes you will also need a breakaway kit like the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # 20400 and a brake controller such as the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR.
I have added links to some video reviews as well as a link to a help article that details what you need in order to install electric brakes on a trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Brake Mounting Flange for 1-3/4" Round Trailer Axles - 2K
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Mounting Flange
- 7 Inch
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter Axle
- Redline
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Mounting Hardware for 7" Brake Assemblies
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Hardware
- 7 Inch
- Redline
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adjuster
- Brake Adjuster Tool
- Performance Tool
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs to 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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