Trailer Help
 

I have a vintage calkins trailer that was used with my 1978 WellCraft Nova for many years.

The trailer is twin axle with a Hydraulic surge brake system that is completely nonfunctional

I am unable to identify the type of axles on the trailer as it's had many layers of paint over the years.

I would like to ditch the surge break system and replace it with an electric brake system.
or potentially completely rebuild the surge break system. ("looking for recommendations") as I am new to this.


I cannot decipher the marking on my drums

They are Max In diam of 12.09 so i'm assuming 12inch drums.

Internet searches bring up 12x2inch drums which i'm not sure what the 2inch is refering to.

The wheels are a bolt pattern of 6x5.5

Here are some pictures i took that may or may not be of any use.

Overall i'm trying to figure out what I need to replace these parts/upgrade and what are people suggestions for restoring this trailer to be reliable and safe to use.

Thanks everyone

I unfortunately cannot upload pictures yet.

If your looking to go eoh I would recommend Kodiak setup. I just redid my trailer. One axle had the disc setup already and my second axle had a drum setup. I decided to go disc on all axles and could r be happier with the setup. I have a brake rite eoh setup on the trailer already. So far have been happy. Hope this is helpful

I've looked briefly at eoh and i've also looked at the kodiak disc brake setup i'm just lost at being able to identify what exactly are the specs of my axles to be able to order anything.

I wish i could post pictures to help sadly i've just been a lurker for years.

just replay a couple of words at a time to get your post count up. Then post your pics.

it seems i can only reply if some one else had responded lol.. ..

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Ignore my spam please can post every 30 seconds

How long have you owned the boat

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Have the brakes ever been functional?

It's been in my family since NEW my grandfather bought it in 1978 in show room floor in florida. We live in michigan. The boat was handed down to me for free about 3 years ago. i've had it in rack storage.

But looking to be able to trailer it around.

The Trailer Brakes have never worked since i've owned it I've just had it in rack storage. with no need to use the trailer but. my desires have changed.

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You aren't going to like this, but you would be MILES ahead just buying a simple bolt together aluminum trailer for your boat. Not only is it going to be an "easy button", but it is going to support you boat MUCH better.

Is there a company you recommend.

Let me send this to thp500s. He bought several trailers from a particular company. I'll get him to chime in.

thanks

I hate to say it as well but after looking at it all a new trailer should be in order. Even if you find a better used aluminum trailer. You will be much better off.

I mean I wasn't afraid of welding on a new surge break coupler.

Tires are completely shot.

Winch is Shot

All new trailer wiring is needed

and all new brake lines

Structurally the trailer seems very sound.

I'm totally willing to investigate a new trailer thought I just have no idea where to start with that.

This trailer perfectly fits the Nova. which is why I was on the thought i should just refurbish it.

I would also love to take advantage of the integrated trailer brake controller that is in my 2019 Ram 1500

Roller trailers are horrible for supporting any decent size boat. Scrap your trailer and get a new or gently used one.

I talked to Russ. He bought several FastLoad trailers back to back for several boats.
Now they are known as:
Easyway Trailers-Building The Finest Quality Aluminum Boat Trailers

Yeah, cut your losses and buy a new trailer. That thing is done

You don't want that nice looking boat on that trailer. Next time we see that boat would be in a Youtube video when the trailer lets go.

Agreed. Very pretty boat, but time for a new trailer. Way too much time and $ to refurbish, and the end result would not be as good as a newer one. Good luck

agree on the rollers