Trailer brakes - Page 2

Bob Verwold · 05-18-2010, 08:07 PM

Robert,
The only thing that I can add to what Steve told ya, is go with the controller for three axles. That way you won't have to get another one down the road ( like I did ) when you get a bigger trailer...........

John Kelley · 05-18-2010, 11:57 PM

Looking for info on trailer brakes I ran across this ! Go on down the page to the pictures !
I think trailer brakes might have helped him prevent some damage....:-)
Not to mention some more or stronger tiedowns....

http://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-t...ge-brakes.html

Rich Erickson · 05-19-2010, 01:38 PM

Good advise everyone...Brakes on both axles are the best especially with a "lighter duty" pick-up. Hydraulic brakes are good ...but, do add a ton of tongue weight. The "stance" (level) or ball hight is critical as well and to prevent sway the trailer should be a 60/40 ratio. Any U-Haul Center or uhaul.com has several brake controlers listed / available.

05-18-2010, 08:07 PM	#11
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer brakes Robert, The only thing that I can add to what Steve told ya, is go with the controller for three axles. That way you won't have to get another one down the road ( like I did ) when you get a bigger trailer...........

05-18-2010, 11:57 PM	#12
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Trailer brakes Looking for info on trailer brakes I ran across this ! Go on down the page to the pictures ! I think trailer brakes might have helped him prevent some damage....:-) Not to mention some more or stronger tiedowns.... http://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-t...ge-brakes.html Last edited by John Kelley; 05-19-2010 at 12:00 AM.

05-19-2010, 01:38 PM	#13
Rich Erickson Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 246 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer brakes Good advise everyone...Brakes on both axles are the best especially with a "lighter duty" pick-up. Hydraulic brakes are good ...but, do add a ton of tongue weight. The "stance" (level) or ball hight is critical as well and to prevent sway the trailer should be a 60/40 ratio. Any U-Haul Center or uhaul.com has several brake controlers listed / available.