Help from people who use bumper pull trailers
Hello, I have a 5th wheel RV and do okay towing and backing that but I need an enclosed cargo trailer for a small business I am thinking of opening up. The trailers I am looking at are either 6 ...
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dpgllg wrote:
How hard is it to add the brakes? I'm disabled and would need my son-in-law to help get them put on.
It's mostly bolt-on. You pull the existing hubs off the spindles, bolt on the brake backing plate the install the new hubs/drums. Then you connect 2 wires per side up to a new 7-way plug along with a breakaway battery and switch.
The kit I used came with everything including hubs with pre-greased bearings & seals, heavy gauge 2-conductor wire, the 7-way plug, and a breakaway battery, box & switch. You have to verify the spindle dimensions first since there are multiple sizes plus wheel lug spacing and number.
Again, be sure the trailer axle has the mounting flange or you'll need someone to weld. Some info here: https://www.etrailer.com/faq-Adding-Electric-Drum-Brakes.aspx
Also, it's possible a complete axle swap is easier/cheaper but you'll still need to buy and run the wiring, plug and battery so probably not.
