Enclosed trailer
We are looking for an enclosed car hauler to tow the Jeep in, but also do double duty as a cargo van. got suggestions.
Forum Discussion
Tom/Barb wrote:ScottG wrote:
Surge brakes can have problems when descending long hills.
Why? U-haul has no problems with the surge brakes, Why would I be different?
I would go with the electrics myself but if you really don't like them then maybe you could get an electric over hyd. disc system.
I'd go with a air brake system If I could get a trailer under a bilzillion feet long :)
I've had enough brake controller failures over the years that cause enough tire flat spots that I could have bough several surge / disk brakes kits. a complete 4 wheel surge brake kit is only $900.00 and the disk set up is much better than shoes .
The only grade that has given me any heating to worry about is the grade off Carcross Yt. to Skagway Ak. (20 some miles of 6%)
Why does U-Haul use them? Well for one they don't get used a whole lot in the mountains. They also don't care a whole lot if they get over heated and don't work very well. But mostly they use them because it required nothing special from the tow vehicle.
As someone who has pulled a heavy boat with them, I can tell you that very careful modulation of the brakes is required and even then, you sometimes have to hit the gas for a second to get them to release. (brand new trailer btw)
And if you use an exhaust brake then they will be actuated the entire time your descending a hill.
