How To Add Brakes to a Trailer with Lippert 3,500 Axle

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I have a Lippert 3,500-lb Torsion Idler Trailer Axle. I want to add electric brakes. What is the part number of the brake kit. Will Dexter brakes fit this axle. Thanks

asked by: Greg

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-26-27 or part # 23-468-469 for self-adjusting will work great on a Lippert 3,500 lb axle. In addition to the brakes you'll also need hubs/drum for which I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly part # 84546UC3-EZ. Finally, I do recommend using a junction box # 3375601101 and 7-Way Connector # H20046 to upgrade the wiring as well as a breakaway kit like the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # 20400.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

The Furrion AC/DC Distribution Panel #FDP12WABL does cover everything you'd need on the output side based on the circuits you are wanting to run in your travel trailer. It can only accept AC power on the input side like you mentioned so you would…

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Answer 3

When installing the Furrion AC/DC Distribution Panel #FDP12WABL there are 2 AC slots for 30a or 50a breakers and 15 DC fuse slots for 20a or 30a fuses. You'll want to use regular household breakers that can be sourced at your local hardware…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Kodiak Trailer Wheel Lug Nut part #KALN1375S works on any trailer with 1/2" lug nuts. It's made of stainless steel so it won't ever rust and it features a one piece construction so you don't have to worry about it…

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Answer 5

Modern (within the last 10-15 years) 3500 lb axles with electric or hydraulic drum brakes do indeed use a 10 x 2-1/4 inch brake drum which is compatible with the #AKEBRK-35 brake assemblies you'd looked at. You can confirm this by measuring the…

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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 7

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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Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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Answer 9

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 10

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 11

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 12

You'd need a new panel like the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini part #PD4045KA which is the most similar to your Parallax 7345 except is Lithium battery compatible. There isn't a center section replacement available for what you have that…

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