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Sep 24^th, 2016 at 7:46pm

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It seems the older I get the more stuff I need in the camper
Is it an easy task to fit electric brakes to a trailer without them ? I don't have a lot of mechanical skills but kinda know the basics so to speak so my question is can it be done and what direction do I need to take any help would be grateful thanks ... Or is it time for a caravan ??

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Reply #1 - Sep 24^th, 2016 at 7:54pm

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Someone more knowledgeable than me may be able to really help you but my understanding is it will mean possibly new hubs to house the brake assemblies and possibly depending on what your setup is new axles.

Why do you now need electric brakes???

You can buy the kits but not sure on how you would assemble them http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-ELECTRIC-DRUM-BRAKE-KIT-trailer-caravan-camper-par...

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Reply #2 - Sep 24^th, 2016 at 8:26pm

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Thanks Derek I'm not sure of the make as it was bought second hand 4 years ago it's full gal trailer and seems to be very pushy on the road when I used to tow with my ba falcon it would push you and now with the discovery it's not as bad but still pushy if you know what I mean thought maybe electric brakes might help will put some pics up tomorrow

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Reply #3 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 10:35am

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Here are some pics of the trailer

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Reply #4 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 11:03am

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What are your Tare and ATM weights on the compliance plate???

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Reply #5 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 1:25pm

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Tare is 325kg ATS is 750kg

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Reply #6 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 3:06pm

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Technically, or by law, you do not need brakes unless the ATM is over 750 kg.

Really you shouldn't hardly notice that behind the Landy.

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Reply #7 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 6:31pm

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Derek wrote on Sep 25^th, 2016 at 3:06pm:

Technically, or by law, you do not need brakes unless the ATM is over 750 kg.

Really you shouldn't hardly notice that behind the Landy.

Correct.
Be careful not to go over the 750 though.

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Reply #8 - Sep 25^th, 2016 at 10:30pm

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Rolly by the pictures you put up I think you will need to check the axle.
To me it looks like a parallel axle, I am only guessing though. Having a round axle also means you need a good pad for the u bolts to lock down onto the springs.
I have seen what happens when the brakes come on and then the axle turned in the u bolts instead of slowing down the trailer.
But in most times it is not a big job to do the conversion. And regardless of the load brakes are good I think.
I have fitted override and electric brakes to trailers in the past and for me I like the electric system.
If you have a parallel axle I think you will need the 10” kit.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PAIR-10-ELECTRIC-BRAKE-KIT-10-HUB-DRUM-LANDCRUISER-6-...

With a controller, although you do not need the hitch.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-TRAILER-ELECTRIC-BRAKE-KIT-PARRALLEL-BRAKES-CARAVA...

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Reply #9 - Sep 28^th, 2016 at 10:30am

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Thanks for the links Jc

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