surge vs. e.o.h. brakes??
12-19-2010, 09:01 AM
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I went with the Brake Rite unit. So far it has been great. I also went with the MaxBrake controller. More costly than a standard controller, but for a reason. 
BTW, not all standard electric controllers will work. Basically the cheaper $50 ones won't. I had a 2000 250, it was prewired for electric trailers, as yours does since you have the 7pin plug) but Ford didn't actually plug in the relay and fuse in the fuse box in engine compartment. Instead, they were in a bag in the glovebox, along with a pigtail to plug the controller into the wire harness. Otherwise, the truck is factory wired up to the back.
Another benefit is your trailer won't push your truck on wet pavements do to lack of traction at the rear wheels.
BTW, not all standard electric controllers will work. Basically the cheaper $50 ones won't. I had a 2000 250, it was prewired for electric trailers, as yours does since you have the 7pin plug) but Ford didn't actually plug in the relay and fuse in the fuse box in engine compartment. Instead, they were in a bag in the glovebox, along with a pigtail to plug the controller into the wire harness. Otherwise, the truck is factory wired up to the back. Another benefit is your trailer won't push your truck on wet pavements do to lack of traction at the rear wheels.
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12-20-2010, 05:54 AM
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I am curious. My trailer has both! How many trailers are manufactured with surge and electric together? I personally like the idea of having surge brakes as well to backup the electric.
I would also think that for safety reasons if you only have electric that if the trailer lost power it would cause the brakes to be applied. Is this the case?
I would also think that for safety reasons if you only have electric that if the trailer lost power it would cause the brakes to be applied. Is this the case?
12-20-2010, 06:31 AM
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I am curious. My trailer has both! How many trailers are manufactured with surge and electric together? I personally like the idea of having surge brakes as well to backup the electric.
I would also think that for safety reasons if you only have electric that if the trailer lost power it would cause the brakes to be applied. Is this the case?
I would also think that for safety reasons if you only have electric that if the trailer lost power it would cause the brakes to be applied. Is this the case?
Are you talking about the reverse lock out solenoid?
12-20-2010, 09:03 AM
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This is why I asked my question! I have no doubt I have both!
12-20-2010, 10:36 AM
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My trailer has surge and electric! It also has the lockout solenoid. You will not backup my trailer without power unless you place a 2X4 in the coupling to isolate the surge system. Yes I can use the brake controller in my F250 to apply the trailer brakes.
This is why I asked my question! I have no doubt I have both!
This is why I asked my question! I have no doubt I have both!
