Surge brakes on a trailer behind a DP
I pull a 24’ boat behind my 38’ Gulfstream DP. I’ve been doing this for 4 years now, and have constantly been experiencing trailer hub overheat issues due to excessive braking on longer trips. Th...
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I would have to say some kind of motor home controlled is best solution as well, however there may be another solution.
Contact the surge brake manufacturer.. I will explain briefly how surge brakes work.
When you brake the trailer presses against a SPRING in the hitch and this movement operates the brakes, either by straight Mechanical (system of levers and cables) or by hydraulic means or a combination of the two.
Clearly, the spring (if it exists) needs ajustment, or if it does not exist, installation.
Contact the surge brake manufacturer.. I will explain briefly how surge brakes work.
When you brake the trailer presses against a SPRING in the hitch and this movement operates the brakes, either by straight Mechanical (system of levers and cables) or by hydraulic means or a combination of the two.
Clearly, the spring (if it exists) needs ajustment, or if it does not exist, installation.
