Parts Needed For Adding Brakes To a Small Boat Trailer For Towing With a Honda CR-V
Question:
I have a Honda CRV small SRV that is rated to pull up to a 2000 pound trailer. The owners manual says that if the trailer weighs more than 1000 pounds, then trailer brakes are required. I have a small boat on a trailer I want to pull which weighs a total of 1500 pounds together. Do you have surge brakes I could put onto the trailer for this low weight? I see your surge brake controllers work with trailers weighing much more than that, but nothing about lower limits on trailer weight. I have seen small surge controllers on trailers in boat yards in Germany and Spain that are similar in size to what I have. These controllers are rather small and seem to not be what I can find in the US. What can I buy in the US for a small trailer pulled by a small SUV not a truck-based SUV so much lower towing capacity? I will have a professional install it all to be sure it is done right.
asked by: John C
Helpful Expert Reply:
You simply need to ensure you use a surge brake assembly which is designed for lighter trailers. The Demco # DM62VR is rated for trailer up to 7,00lbs and Disc Brakes # KOD27FR. You will also likely need a 4-way to 5-way Adapter # C57187 for your Honda CR-V as this actuator has an electric lockout so the brakes will not activate when you back up.
The Disc Brakes # KOD27FR above was designed to be used on a spindle using Bearings # L44649. If your trailer uses different size bearings please let me know so I can direct you to the correct disc brake kit.
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Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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Kodiak Disc Brakes - 8" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 2,000 lbs - E-Z Lube
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 1/2 Inch Studs
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Demco
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