Electric Brakes & Bearings For Livin Lite Quicksilver 6.0 Camper Trailer

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Please direct me to the right kit. I have a 650 lb trailer, a Livin Lite Quicksilver 6.0, that needs a brake assembly replacement for its 12 wheels. I found Dex 1843909 on the tag. The wheel bore measures 3-1/8. 5 bolt with 4.5". There are casting stamps in the drum WF3 IMI8 and 8-257. I also uncovered a stamp at the back of the assembly 023 048 00 right hand 6294041912 Also a stamp on the training arm of the Dexter axle 69-48, HO, 096. And apparently I need new bearing and seals because this is where all the grease went on this wheel :) Thanks

asked by: Dave

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That is fantastic information, much appreciated, and based on that we have exactly what you need for electric brakes and bearings for your Livin Lite Quicksilver 6.0. The 8-257 is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2 # 8-257-5UC3, and the 023-048 are 7 inch brakes, so here is exactly what you'll need:

- Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # AKEBRK-2

- Mounting Hardware for 7" Brake Assemblies # BRKH7

- Bearing Kit, L44649 Inner/Outer Bearings, 10-60 Seal # BK1-150

For connecting the wiring to your brakes I recommend the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05745-10, and if you need an adjustment spoon for the brakes the correct part is the Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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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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There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

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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