Adding Trailer Brakes to Livin Lite Quicksilver 10.0 Trailer and 2011 Subaru Forester with 4-Way

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Quicksilver livin lite off road 15 wheels Hi, I want to install electric brakes on my quicksilver 10.0 livin lite trailer. It has the larger 15inch wheels. There are mounting brackets for brakes on the axle. Its rated at 1500/axle, although trailer weight is only 1050lbs. Do I need to measure the current hubs or does the wheel diameter dictate the hub and brake assembly that I need. See pics below. Im currently towing with 2011 Subaru forester with flat four pin wiring harness. The follow up question being what else do I need to complete the installation?

asked by: Brian

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We do have brake assemblies that will fit the brake flanges on your Livin LiteQuickSilver 10.0 trailer. There are two different sizes 10 inch # AKEBRK-35-SA or 7 inch # AKEBRK-2 compatible with that brake flange. The 10 inch assemblies are more common with 15 inch wheels, but also larger axles.

To know what hubs you need and compatibility I need more information. I need you to pull one of your hubs and look at the bearing number on the face of both the inner and outer bearing. If you can give me those numbers I can help with the hub/drum and brake assemblies for your axle. If you can't make out those numbers, then you will need to measure the spindle with a digital caliper like # PTW80157. I've attached a photo of where to measure if that is required.

Then I recommend using the 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # HS381-9000 along with ring terminals # 44-5310A for your trailer wiring and using # 10-1-1 to connect the brake magnets of the assemblies.

On your Subaru, I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you asked from as a controller due to the ease of use with the LED screen and presets, and then use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7 to upgrade your 4-way to a 7-way on the vehicle side. This kit will include everything needed and I've attached a video to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Hey Jarred, there is no issue swapping your current axles out with the 3.5k axle-less system, the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty #ASR3500S06; This system does also have the built in 4" lift you're looking for as well.…

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Answer 2

For the Timbren Axle-Less kit compatible with the bolt pattern of 5 on 5 like a Jeep, you would need the 2,200 lb capacity #ASR1THDS03. The spindles on the Timbren system are a little larger than their thru-axle counterparts, so the 3,500 lbs…

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Answer 3

I may have another option for you, but the Dexter Trailer Idler Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 72" Long - 2,200 lbs #T20BTR-EZ-7258 you were looking at uses inner and outer bearing #L44649 which is used for 2000lb hubs like the Dexter Trailer…

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Answer 4

It is normal to have continuity between the brake(blue) wire and ground(white) wire. The electric trailer brake is an electromagnet when it has power it attracts to the steel inside the hub/drum. If you are having issues with your trailer brakes…

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Answer 5

Assuming that when you tested the resistance of the brakes you were testing the two wires on each magnet and getting 2.0 and 2.8 ohms the magnets on your trailer are not working correctly and will need to be replaced. For 7" brakes you should…

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Answer 6

In order to install a fully functional 4- and 7-Way connector on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon you will need to start with a 4-Way harness if you don't already have one. For this I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118467.…

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Answer 7

If you install either the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for LED Tail Lights #TK99VR or Incandescent Tail Lights #TK33VR on your 2022 Ford Bronco, you will be able to use the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter #C57102 with a Charge Line Kit #RM-156-75 to…

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Answer 8

You are correct. On the CURT Trailer Connector Adapter, #C57102, the white wire is ground, black is for 12 volt power, blue is for brakes, and yellow is for reverse lights. The 4-Way would then just plug into a 4-Way trailer connector on the vehicle…

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Answer 9

When installing the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter with Backup Alarm #C57102 you will only need to connect the dedicated 12 volt power wire if your trailer requires a power wire. There are several trailers like small pop ups which tie into the 12…

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Answer 10

A reverse circuit wire is not required for the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 to operate correctly. It only needs to get power form the charge line/auxiliary circuit of the 7-way and see signal from the brake lights (the brake…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter #C57102 would be the correct part for you to use to convert your 4-way to a fully functional 7-way. You would just need to run the wires of the #C57102 to those leads. If there isn't a 12 volt power lead…

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Answer 12

In regards to the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller part ##RED24FR, the unit should not be illuminated while driving without a trailer. If you press the button while a trailer is not attached you should see a breathing blue light and that…

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