electric only brakes on a boat trailer??
02-20-2007 | 05:12 PM
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I just upgraded my electric brake set up to elect. over hydralic because the magnets would not make contact with the drum surface and corrosion would affect the contact point of the magnet. It gets rather exciting when you touch the brake pedal and the controller indicates no contact. I pull my boat and trailer which weights in around 16000 lbs with a 5500 series Kodiak so the truck had the weight and brakes to handle stopping with out the trailer brakes but it scared me to the upgrade. I only boat in fresh water so salt was not the culprit. The upgrade was almost $2000 and I did it myself but for the piece of mind is well worth the expense. Myco made the kit and was really straight forward and carlyle made the electric pump. The axles are 10000 lb. capacity each and are a dual/dually set up. Hope this helps. Doug
02-20-2007 | 06:25 PM
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1999 Myco dually, dually never in salt and until 2002 the boat was always lifted off and had never been wet. I also remove and service the brakes and bearings every winter. Myco claimed electric brakes work great in a rather dry enviroment. I have them on my car trailer and they work fine. Doug
02-22-2007 | 01:08 PM
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All you could want to know:
http://www.championtrailers.com/REVE...OID_VALVES.HTM
Hooks to your reverse lights. As soon as you shift into reverse, it shuts off fluid push to your brakes.
http://www.championtrailers.com/REVE...OID_VALVES.HTM
Hooks to your reverse lights. As soon as you shift into reverse, it shuts off fluid push to your brakes.
02-22-2007 | 01:14 PM
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All you could want to know:
http://www.championtrailers.com/REVE...OID_VALVES.HTM
Hooks to your reverse lights. As soon as you shift into reverse, it shuts off fluid push to your brakes.
http://www.championtrailers.com/REVE...OID_VALVES.HTM
Hooks to your reverse lights. As soon as you shift into reverse, it shuts off fluid push to your brakes.
03-12-2007 | 09:50 AM
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I'm thinking of converting my trailer to electric (not electric/hydraulic). I had electrics on my Blackfin's trailer and they were the best trailer brakes I've ever had. I just wish the Fulton Sharkskins weren't so dang expensive! I'm looking at $640 plus shipping for 2 axles...
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