Solution for Towing Trailer With Air Brakes

Question:

I have 1 ton truck with hydraulic brakes I want to pull a trailer with air brakes I have the prodigy controller is there a kit I can use for this

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

The best solution we have is to replace the air brakes on your trailer with electric brakes. I understand this may not be ideal, but there is no kit that will allow you to use the air brakes with your brake controller.

You will need several items to add electric brakes to your trailer. Starting with the trailer you will need a hub and drum that matches the bearings and seal on your trailer spindle and your wheel bolt pattern. The only way to be sure is to check the bearing part numbers and seal part number or measure the inner diameter.

You also need left and right brake assemblies. We will need to know kind of axle you currently have on your trailer and its weight capacity, and you will need to make sure the brake mounting flange bolt pattern is compatible. You will also need a breakaway battery # 20400 and 7-way # H20046 if you don't already have one.

I have attached a help article below on how to add electric brakes for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H