Rustyiron
Super Member
I've had trlrs. with elec brakes for 25yrs. or so, and have never been impressed (with the brakes) and allways had a heavier than needed towing unit so I wasn't overly concerned. Now that I'm older and not as eager to just "go for it" and hopefully a bit wiser I am wondering what to expect out of a properly working and adjusted elec. brake sys. The past 8 yrs or so I've been pulling a dual-tandem gooseneck and with that comes heavier loads and the potential for a bigger wreck! I have had 2 different trlrs as described and both had Dexter axles and brakes and have been towed by several different trucks all with different controllers.
Never have I been able to skid the brakes, loaded or not.
I just saw a set of (air brake) axles complete with tanks, lines tires and wheels... complete for $2500 obo, he was converting to elec. This really tempts me but will eliminate using 2 of my towing vehicles. SOOOO, you guys with dual tandem elec brakes? Does my **** just need attention, or can elec. brakes really slide all that rubber with a load on?
note; I know about the axle/brake (count) rating of the controller. and that it/they are functioning. Wiring is all in order. :confused2:Thanks
Never have I been able to skid the brakes, loaded or not.
I just saw a set of (air brake) axles complete with tanks, lines tires and wheels... complete for $2500 obo, he was converting to elec. This really tempts me but will eliminate using 2 of my towing vehicles. SOOOO, you guys with dual tandem elec brakes? Does my **** just need attention, or can elec. brakes really slide all that rubber with a load on?
note; I know about the axle/brake (count) rating of the controller. and that it/they are functioning. Wiring is all in order. :confused2:Thanks