How To Add Trailer Brakes To 2500lb Utility Trailer Being Triple Towed
Question:
pulling my 12foot utility trailer with 3500# dexter want to add elec . brakes single axle. Pulling behind my t.t. camper 25foot long 5300# Utility trailer 2500inch total loaded with trailer #.Can i just tie in to existing camper elec brake feed?
asked by: Thomas A
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately there is not a good way to hook up electric trailer brakes to your triple towed utility trailer, and the best option would be going with surge brakes on it that do not require any sort of electric.
With that said most states do not allow a triple towed trailer to be very heavy, so I recommend checking that the weight of your triple towed trailer is legal in your area before adding the trailer brakes to the trailer. In addition you will need to make sure the hitch you have installed on your 5300lb camper is rated for towing the 2500lb+ weight of your utility trailer.
If you find it is legal then you will need to make sure a brake mounting flange is installed on your axle. If one is not a local axle shop will need to install the # 4-35. With a brake mounting flange installed you can use hydraulic brakes # AKFBBRK-35, hub and drum assemblies # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, brake line kit # 15SI-BLKIT, and lastly a surge brake actuator like the # DM72VR which bolts on to standard 3" wide channel tongues.
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Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 15'
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- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 15 Feet Long
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Brake Mounting Flange for 2-3/8" Round Axle
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Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
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- L68149
- L44649
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- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
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