Trailer brake upgrade question
Hello friends, As you can probably see based on my other posts, in less than a month I'm picking up my new 2018 Jayco Jay Flight 285 RLS SLX. Its GVWR is 8250 pounds, and I have a 2017 Ram 3500 C...
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Those that pull heavy GN trailers for a living SERIOUSLY prefers drum over disc in the long run.
I know when I was pulling on the road disc brakes stopped my trailer better wet wet which wasn't very often but overall drums performed better. When you put 80k-100k mile a year on a trailer you learn a lot about things like brakes/wheels/tires.
When I put a trailer in service I go through all the wiring before putting one in service making sure the brakes get the required amps (not volts. Doing away with those clam shell crimps is #1 prioriety.
I wouldn't pay extra if it was a option.
No more than you will pull the trailer drums when set up properly will work fine for you.
However if I was wanting disc brakes I would get them.
I know when I was pulling on the road disc brakes stopped my trailer better wet wet which wasn't very often but overall drums performed better. When you put 80k-100k mile a year on a trailer you learn a lot about things like brakes/wheels/tires.
When I put a trailer in service I go through all the wiring before putting one in service making sure the brakes get the required amps (not volts. Doing away with those clam shell crimps is #1 prioriety.
I wouldn't pay extra if it was a option.
No more than you will pull the trailer drums when set up properly will work fine for you.
However if I was wanting disc brakes I would get them.
