Bought a new trailer

[nyone]

I have actualy never seen only one braking axle on a trailer like this being sold in the area.

I paid $5300 for a 7x20ft 10klb equipment trailer (wood deck flip up ramps), dual axle brakes and spare tire. Got it from the manufacturer in PA. Any place local wanted $1300-$2k more.

I have owned a open deck car trailer for over a decade that I put normal kiln dried pine on the center. The only issue I had was with the steel decking. It trusts and is slick as hell when wet.

 

[jyoutz]

First thing I notice about single axle brakes is tire wear. If you are carrying a load large enough that trailer brakes are needed, it's a lot of scuff on those two tires. Second thing is in a panic stop.

Depending on axle/brake size, $600 should add brakes to the second axle.

Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into when the weather warms enough to enjoy doing those things outside. I think it’s a simple job.

 

[jyoutz]

I have actualy never seen only one braking axle on a trailer like this being sold in the area.

I paid $5300 for a 7x20ft 10klb equipment trailer (wood deck flip up ramps), dual axle brakes and spare tire. Got it from the manufacturer in PA. Any place local wanted $1300-$2k more.

I have owned an open deck car trailer for over a decade that I put normal kiln dried pine on the center. The only issue I had was with the steel decking. It trusts and is slick as hell when wet.

Your local prices are similar to what I found locally. It’s interesting about Regional differences. Most trailers in my area are manufactured in Texas, and most are sold with single axle brakes (all local dealers has them set up that way). They do stock 2 axle brakes on trailers 14k and above weight ratings.

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into when the weather warms enough to enjoy doing those things outside. I think it’s a simple job.

Yeah it's pretty simple. I use www.etrailer.com. Even when rebuilding brakes, I buy the complete assemblies, backing plates and all. Which you need. Then you additionally need the drum/hub assembly for each one. That's where the cost gets a bit heavy.

The purpose of trailer brakes is to stop the load on the trailer. The tow vehicle takes care of itself. So imagine two electric brake assemblies trying to stop 10K lbs. If the brakes can handle it they are going to scuff the tires. Double the braking ability and double the tire traction and it easily handles the load.

 

[bcp]

From:

2011 New Mexico Statutes :: Chapter 66: Motor Vehicles :: Article 3: Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles, 66-3-1 through 66-3-1103 :: Sectio

law.justia.com

(3) every bus, truck, truck tractor, road tractor, trailer and semitrailer and pole trailer shall be equipped with brakes on all wheels in contact with road surfaces except:

(a) trailers, semitrailers and pole trailers of a gross vehicle weight of less than three thousand pounds;


Bruce

 

[ovrszd]

Good stuff Bruce. I think several States have similar laws.

 

[nisaacs]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into when the weather warms enough to enjoy doing those things outside. I think it’s a simple job.

If you don't mind economy brand....

6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. TruRyde® Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit

Or with Timken bearings...

6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. TruRyde® Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit With Timken Bearings

Or Dexter brand...

Dexter Pre-Greased Easy Assemble 6 on 5.5" Hub and Drum Electric Brake Kit for 5,200 lbs. Trailer Axle - PGBK13ELE

Or Dexter w/Timken bearings...

Dexter® 6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit With Timken Bearings

 

[jyoutz]

If you don't mind economy brand....

6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. TruRyde® Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit

Or with Timken bearings...

6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. TruRyde® Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit With Timken Bearings

Or Dexter brand...

Dexter Pre-Greased Easy Assemble 6 on 5.5" Hub and Drum Electric Brake Kit for 5,200 lbs. Trailer Axle - PGBK13ELE

Or Dexter w/Timken bearings...

Dexter® 6-5.5" Bolt Circle 5,200 lbs. Trailer Axle Electric Brake Kit With Timken Bearings

Nice. Thanks for the references.

 

[two_bit_score]

My tilt trailer is my favorite option for loading.

Nothing can beat a tilt trailer!

 

[jyoutz]

Nothing can beat a tilt trailer!

They’re very nice, but not cheap