etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit Review Video

Thanks for the info on your trailer axle. Based on that we know that the correct replacement assembly set would be the part #AKEBRK-7-SA which is a self adjusting set of 5k to 7k axle trailer brakes. The axle style you have is a torsion axle. There…

Brake assemblies are pretty easy to pick out replacements for since the different brands are all basically universal designed. So what that means is you would want to know the axle capacity and/or the diameter and width of the brake drum and that…

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…

I do have everything you need to use a swivel wheel trailer on your 5th wheel trailer but we do not carry them nor do we have anything similar therefore you will need to source the trailer elsewhere. In order to use a swivel wheel trailer to haul…

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube #TRU37FR that you were looking at it's extremely important that it…

There's plenty of new boat trailer manufacturer's using electric brakes on boat trailers, so you can absolutely do it, but there are a few key things. If you're removing the electrical connector before backing into the water like most do,…

The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs #13703 uses frame brackets for installation, and those need to be positioned on the inside of an I-beam frame, as per the instructions (a copy of which I have linked for you). That is what will…

Electric trailer brakes like the ones found on the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs #e43SR can be used on boat trailers that go in both salt and fresh water, but there are a few things that…

The two parts individually are the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Dacromet - 12" - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs - Right Hand #AKEBRK-7R-D & Left Hand #AKEBRK-7L-D. They come as a pair with the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Dacromet - 12" -…

Electric brakes aren't typically designed with use on a boat trailer in mind, for obvious reasons, but we have seen it done before. You can use something that is Dacromet coated like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Dacromet - 12" - Left and…

You would know to replace brake shoes the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake…