What All Is Needed To Add Brakes To A 2017 NuCamp T@g Trailer

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I would like to install trailer brakes on my 2017 Nucamp Tag tear trailer. I would like to use Dexter brake products, but I am not sure of all the items needed. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you

asked by: Arne L

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There should be no issue adding brakes to your 2017 NuCamp T@G, but you will need to verify a few things, like weight capacities, wheel bolt pattern, and bearings, to make sure they will fit properly. With that being said, a few of these will be examples and again, will need to be verified before ordering. I did also include an article we have on adding brakes to a trailer for reference.

To start with, you will need to contact NuCamp with your VIN to see if they can tell you your bearing numbers and wheel bolt pattern. If for some reason they cannot tell you what these are, you will need to pull one of the hubs off. This will allow access to the inner and outer bearings. As an example, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles # 8-257-5UC3-EZ will use the # L44649 bearing on both the inner and outer locations. This will also use the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. I included an article on how to measure this as well.

Next will be the brakes. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # 23-47-48 are designed for 2,000 pound axles and will require something to attach to on the axle. Not all axles of this size are equipped for brakes, so you may need to add the Brake Mounting Flange for 1-3/4" Round Trailer Axles # 4-34. This will need to be welded on and will need to have your axle diameter verified to make sure it will fit properly. If you already have a flange though, you can skip that part.

Next is getting everything wired. You will need various lengths of wires and butt connectors to get everything connected, so I am just including the basic parts needed. First will be the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 20400. This allows the trailer to stop if for some reason the trailer ever becomes disengaged from the vehicle while towing and is required by law in most states for trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. To get this and the brakes all wired up, I highly recommend the Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # 277-000141. This makes all the connections significantly easier and has the 7 Way plug included.

This will complete the trailer side, but now there will be a few parts needed on the vehicle to get the brakes working.

First will be a 7 Way plug, if you do not already have one. If you do not, the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L will piggyback off an existing 4 Flat and will get all the power needed to run the Curt Echo # C51180. This is a wireless controller that connects to a smartphone, but the Manual Override Button # C83HR will negate the need for said phone after the initial set up. This is a very easy to use controller and is highly recommended.

If any of the above parts or measurements do not match what you have, let me know and I can find some better options for you.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Timbren does make a 3,500 lb version of their axle less systems that has a 4 inch lift built into it. For that you'd want the part #ASR35HDS02. This is basically exactly what you listed wanting so this would be a great solution for you.

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Answer 2

If you have a Lippert 3,500 lb Square Torsion Axle then the correct lift kit is the Axle Riser Kit part #LC382741. That said, none of the Dexter Torflex Lift Kits like part #K71-725-02 will work.

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Answer 3

For your 2017 Toyota Tacoma you will want the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers, #3031-P and the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, #90195. As for putting brakes on the 2017 NuCamp Tag XL, that can be done and…

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Answer 4

Yes most of the T@G campers I have seen use the Yakima 54" Tracks for Roof Racks part #Y01127 base tracks. You can get evrything you need in one kit with the Yakima HardTop SL Roof Rack - 60" CoreBar Crossbars - 54" Tracks…

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Answer 5

A 12V trailer power circuit will typically be wired with 12-gauge wire, part #12-1-1, but certainly there is no harm in using heavier 10-gauge wire #10-1-1. If one tow vehicle is longer than another, our installers may opt to use the heavier gauge…

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Answer 6

Replacing the torsion axles on your trailer with the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System is a great idea. For your 6,000 pound GVWR trailer you will indeed want to go with two 3,500 pound assemblies. The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 12

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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