Installing Electric Drum Brakes on Older Statecraft Pop-Up Camper Trailer

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I have an old statecraft popup . It has a single axle can I put electric brakes just on one side ?

asked by: Gary

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If you are installing new electric drum brakes on a trailer that does not have them, or if you are replacing/upgrading brakes on a trailer that does already have them, it is advisable for safety reasons to treat both wheels equally. It is not safe to operate a trailer that has working brakes on only one wheel. This could lead to severe sway and so is not recommended. If you are replacing existing brake assemblies it is still recommended that you replace both for the same reason.

If you are adding electric drum brakes to a trailer without them you can refer to the linked article that describes the components required. These include brake mounting flanges (if they are not already on your axles), hub-and-drum electric brake assemblies (that are identified by matching your existing bearing and seal numbers and your wheel bolt pattern), electric brake assemblies of the size to match your hubs and an electric trailer brake controller. If your Wrangler does not have a working 7-way or 6-way trailer connector you will need to install one. If your trailer happens to use a 6-way connector you can use installation kit # ETBC6 or installation kit # ETBC7 for a 7-way. I have linked a video showing installation of an ETBC7 in a Jeep Wrangler.

The article includes at the bottom a table of typical component combinations based on your trailer axle size and weight rating.

I have also included a second article that covers the process of installing and wiring an electric trailer brake controller, such as the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885, which is among the most reliable and popular units we offer.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Only one of the pictures came through but that's okay. I think it shows me enough. It looks like you currently have idler hubs with a 4 bolt pattern on the trailer now. You want to verify the bolt pattern is 4 on 4. I've linked an…

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Answer 2

You have compatible hub and brake assemblies selected. The brake assemblies, #23-48 right hand, and #23-47 left hand, will mount to a 4 bolt flange that has bolt holes 2-7/8 inches apart on center. You will need to make sure your existing bearings…

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Answer 3

To add electric brakes to your 2006 Starcraft pop-up camper, there are a few bits of information you'll need to know. Instead of measuring your axle, you would need to know its weight capacity, as well as the size of your wheels, your…

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The axles we offer are available in 3 lengths. They are 60 inch, 72 inch, and 89 inches hub-face to hub-face, but I may have a solution for you. We do offer axle-less systems that are either bolted or welded to the trailer frame. This would replace…

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Answer 5

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 6

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for…

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Answer 7

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106…

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Answer 8

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 9

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 10

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The…

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Answer 12

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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