Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit - Kit with Charger - 20099 Review Video

The Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457007K does not have an access hole to insert a screwdriver to bleed the master cylinder. You will have to use the old method with a 2x4 and the safety chains. While the trailer is disconnected from the…

Thank you for all of the photos and information! From what I can see it looks like you have a #84 spindle but that inner bearing blew out so you should be able to remove that inner sleeve that looks like it's still on the spindle (next to…

It sounds like you're trying to find a replacement axle for your trailer. In order to do that you'll want to also take into account the width of the tires/wheels you intend to use, along with the spindle length. With this in mind, you…

You can still use axle #T3584F-EZ-8974 if the spring seat centers match up like you said. The hub face to hub face measurement is only off 1/2 inch on each side which isn't going to cause you any problems.

The Optronics 7-Way Connector - Trailer End #A7WCB will handle 8-gauge wires on the positive and negative connectors. If you want the same gauge wire on the vehicle side, I recommend the Hopkins Endurance 7-Way Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle…

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

Sounds like you haven't put your Prodigy P3 part #90195 into hydraulic mode so it's not able to activate your Carlisle Hydrastar braking sytem. First press the menu/options button. Then, on the SETUP screen, scroll down to brake type and…

Electric over hydraulic brake systems are basically the nicest setup around. You get the power of hydraulic brakes and the adjustability of electric. The only real cons are it will cost you more money to go this route as you will need an actuator as…

What a lockout on a hydraulic brake coupler does is prevent the brakes from applying when you back the trailer. An electric lock out is tied into the reverse lamp circuit on the vehicle so that when the vehicle is shifted into reverse the solenoid in…

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

Yes the Kodiak disc brake kit part #K2HR35DKG that you referenced will fit 13 inch wheels and larger. We verified this with Kodiak.

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…