Can Trailer Brake Assemblies Ground at the Frame and the Connector

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I have seen 2 diagrams pertaining to trailer brake wiring… one diagram that shows 1 wire from the magnet getting grounded at the trailer, and the other diagram getting grounded back at the plug. I’m having to re-wire my brakes due to broken wires and the trailer is currently wired with all 4 brakes getting grounded at the plug… I didn’t know if I could just ground at the frame near the wheel or if I needed to go back to the plug like it is. Thanks

asked by: Brandon D

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You can definitely ground your trailer brake assemblies to your trailer frame. This will be just as effective and also will be a much easier install.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same, etc..…

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Answer 2

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

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Answer 3

As long as your existing hub drums are in good condition (no grooves worn in the armature surface that the brake magnet rides on or the surface that the pads grab). For a lot of trailer hub/drums there is a minimum thickness for that to be turned…

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Answer 4

The overall diameter of a mounted and inflated tire in size 5.30-12 such as #AM30780 will be 21.9-inches. The tire size 145/80-12 such as #AM31202 is just slightly smaller in overall diameter at 21.3-inches. In each of these tire sizes we offer…

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Answer 5

The dust shield cover for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-434-435 is part #D036-115-20.

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Answer 6

For your 8,000 lb axle hubs with oil bath, I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath, #8-285-10UC3-A. The brake assemblies I recommend to match the hubs are the Electric Trailer Brake with Dust Shield -…

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Answer 7

Many times Dexter hubs will fit on a Lippert axle, but Lippert does have a few axles out there with special spindle sizes. Every Lippert axle comes with a tag or plate on the axle that gives a serial number or NV number. If you can give me that…

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Answer 8

Generally you do not want to leave a DC to DC charger exposed to the elements. While a charger like the OptiMate Smart Battery Charger #MA99JR does have a durable weatherproof case they restrict use to inside only. We do have the Breakaway Style…

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Answer 9

Trailer axles are designed to have the bow in them that you described. This allows the axle to flatten out when it is loaded and have the proper camber. If you have axles that are rated for considerably more than what the trailer will ever have…

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Answer 10

Yes, you can use the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Charger, #20011, with the motorcycle battery on your motorcycle trailer. Like you said, you would simply tie-off the blue wire since it will not be used. This charger will maintain the charge…

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Answer 11

There is not a breakaway kit battery charger, including the Hopkins #20011 that will eliminate vampire draw completely. I do strongly recommend taking a look at the help article I added on trailer breakaway kit installation. Going by this should help…

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Answer 12

What most people do to put a maintenance charge on a deep cell battery like yours that is on a trailer is to run a 10 gauge wire from the 12 volt accessory circuit on the 7-way directly to the positive post of the battery. A battery of your size can…

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