Process for Adding Electric Trailer Brakes to an Aluma Trailer

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Could you help me understand the cost and how much work would be involved with adding electric brakes to my 2010 Aluma Trailer? Thanks.

asked by: Eric

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The entire process and required components for adding electric drum brakes to a trailer are outlined in the article that is linked at right.

If the trailer has no brakes now you will need to add professionally installed brake mounting flanges (or to replace your axles with new ones that include the flanges); you'll need at least two electric drum brake assemblies (which are paired left and right); you'll need to select hub and drum assemblies that are compatible with your spindles (by matching bearing numbers), that have the same bolt pattern as your existing wheels and that match the size of the brakes you choose; you will need to wire the trailer with a connector and wiring to support the brake function; and you will need a brake controller such as the popular Tekonsha P2 # 90885 as well as an install kit for your vehicle. You will also need to install and wire brake lights on the trailer.

As you make your way through the article and each component you will be able to see the prices of each item.

Also, note that aluminum trailers can pose a challenge for electric brakes since the trailer's frame may not be as electrically conductive as a steel-framed trailer; this can mean additional ground wiring is needed to allow for proper operation of the electric brakes.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I attached a link to a page that has all of the 2,000 lb axle hub/drums we carry with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. What you will need to do is pull the bearings out of your current hubs and select the numbers you have from the filters on the page…

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Answer 2

It is a very good idea to keep spare bearings and seals (and wheel bearing grease too) on hand for the unexpected roadside stop. We have individual bearing and seal parts like #L68149, #L44649 and #58846 as well as kits like #BK2-100 that combine…

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Answer 3

That will depend on the amount of brake axles your trailer has. . The 20 amp breaker like #9506P is for 1 and 2 axle brakes, and the 30 amp like part #38630 is for 3 and 4 axle brakes

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The reason you would not want to install a 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker in a 4 brake magnet application, when installing a Prodigy P2 brake controller, #90885, is that the extra amperage required to break the circuit could cause an issue with the…

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Answer 5

There are a variety of reasons why there might be a 3,500 pound axle on a trailer that is only rated for 2,990 pounds on the certificate of origin. I am not familiar with manufacturers under-rating the capacity in order to bypass certain braking…

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Answer 6

We have an aluminum 7 spoke 14 inch trailer wheel that looks pretty close to the wheel in the picture you sent us, but it's not an exact match. For that wheel you would want the part #AM22329. For a 205/75R14 you can use #AM10234 or tire #AM10229…

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Answer 7

Bearing Kit #BK3-100 consists of bearings 15123 and 25580, matching races, grease seal and cotter pin. This kit is intended for a 6K axle. The same component parts are found in Lippert bearing kit 333950, also rated for a 6K axle. Two helpful…

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Answer 8

I checked with Casita and your 2019 Casita 17 Deluxe has a 3,500 lb axle torsion axle. Due to the design of torsion (Torflex) axles there isn't a way to install a shock kit on them.

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Answer 9

The instructions for the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit specify that the shocks be mounted to the outside of the I-beam frame, as you can see in the photo I've provided. If this works for you, the kit for a 2-3/8" axle tube is…

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Answer 10

The towing capacity of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe varies depending on the specific engine and transmission in the car and on whether or not the trailer has brakes. Minimum capacity is 1653-lbs for trailers without brakes and the maximum for the manual…

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Answer 11

If it were my trailer I would fasten the E-Track to the support beams under the trailer, either the side to side one or front to back ones, by going all the way through those support beams. E-Track like #E19148 is zinc-coated steel and since the…

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Answer 12

Since you have two 2,200 lb trailer brakes you should get two of the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kits #K23-103-104-00. These are good for 10", 12" and 13" wheels. This kit requires a mounting flange bolt pattern of 4" x 4"…

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