EOH conversion questions
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EOH conversion questions
OK guys with EOH, I need to be educated. 1997 Eagle tri-axle with surge drum brakes. I've gotten by with them due to minimal towing and use on easy local ramp. Now I will experience long steep ramps and more frequent towing and I HATE SURGE BRAKES! I AM going to convert to EOH. Currently considering BrakeRight I or II kits or Carlisle HydraStar HBA-10. But my main question is on controllers: how do they work backing DOWN a ramp? Seems most are inertia-sensing units, and so would not "detect" deceleration as you back down the ramp!!?? Am I missing something- like an override? I know there are units that respond to fluid PRESSURE and so would work at any angle...just don't want to spend $400 unless necessary (but I will if needed!)
Thanks for your help!
Dan
Thanks for your help!
Dan
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Check my recent thread...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...tml?highlight=
I used a Prodigy P3.
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...Fa1cMgod-RMAZw
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...tml?highlight=
I used a Prodigy P3.
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...Fa1cMgod-RMAZw
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I build trailers and install EOH systems everyday. I can get you a unit for about $550 plus shipping. That's for a disc brake unit. Drum brake unit is less. If your existing plumbing is sound the unit is all you'll need.
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I am going to install myself, so no estimates...but...it looks like for me (your needs may vary): ...actuator ($550-700), in-cab controller ($125-350), breakaway battery setup ($75-100), plus any installation hardware-wiring, brackets,welding, etc. So it looks to be at or just under $1K doing it yourself...add $$$ to have it done in shop. payuppsucker seems to have the goods and helpful info!
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Thanks for the info- was looking at this kit. Can you tell me about this kit... did they just separate the control module and add an adapter cable? I was trying to compare this to just installing the Titan actuator by itself ???
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Check my recent thread...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...tml?highlight=
I used a Prodigy P3.
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...Fa1cMgod-RMAZw
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...tml?highlight=
I used a Prodigy P3.
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...Fa1cMgod-RMAZw