How To Add Brakes to a Bass Tracker Boat Trailer

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Good afternoon I live in the mountains andI have a 2020 16 foot bass tracker aluminum trailer and it is a single axle with no brakes. Can I replace it with an axle with brakes? And if it can be done which one would you recommend? Thank you for your time.

asked by: James H

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In most cases, you can just simply add brakes to the existing axle and you don't need an entire new axle. That said, this is all based on the axle capacity and I don't have any way to look this up for you. If you have a 3,500 lb axle for example, you'd need the following:

Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA
Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K
Junction Box # 3375601101
7-Way Connector # H20046
Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # 20400

If you have a different axle capacity, just let me know what that is and I'd be glad to see if we have the parts for that.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Scott

7/27/2024

Hi Conner, I was thinking a surge break kit for my 17.5 bass tracker would be easier, and maybe even cheaper. But I would need a actuator that fits my swing tongue. Have you had such a request? thanks, Scott

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Jesse M.

7/29/2024

@Scott Yes, it is possible to add a surge actuator to a swing away tongue, and this is a request we hear fairly often. Really any actuator, such as the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR can be used on a swing away tongue as long as there is enough material on the tongue to mount it. The # DM72VR actuator will fit a 3" straight tongue. If your trailer has a different tongue size just let me know and I will see what we can offer you.

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Answer 1

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Actuator #DX56FR you have is designed to be mounted on the end of the trailer frame as seen in the image below. Based on how your actuator was mounted the Actuator #DX89FR would best install like your current actuator. If you…

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Answer 2

For your 2024 Nissan Frontier I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like the Liberty because it is simple, reliable, and looks great in any vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash, so only the control knob will…

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Answer 3

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 4

We don't have any way of knowing the brakes you need for your Shorelander boat trailer but can tell you how to determine the right ones. To determine the brake assemblies that will fit your trailer, you need to know your axle's weight…

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Answer 5

For your tandem axle utility trailer, the 3,500 lb axles make it easy to add electric brakes. For 3,500 lb axles you will use 10 inch assemblies. My recommendation is the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand…

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Answer 6

To replace your TDE Model LP7000 actuator, I recommend the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout item #DX89FR. This coupler is designed to mount on top of a standard 3" wide trailer tongue. It measures right at 3-3/8" wide so…

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Answer 7

If the axle tag on the trailer does not include the axle capacity then you'll have to pull the hubs and either measure the bearings and seals or record their part numbers. The most common bearing combo is a L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and…

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The ALKO 4,400 lb axles use the same bearing sizes as the standard 3,500 lb alxes. If you want USA made bearings, I recommend the Bearing Kit #TMK52VR. This kit comes with the Timken brand bearings which are all made here in the USA.

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Answer 9

Hi Brian; the reason you aren't seeing an anti-rattle hitch pin for towing is because they're all designed to fit hollow shanks. A ball mount like the #BWTS10035B you were looking at is going to have a solid shank which means the anti-rattle…

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Answer 10

Thanks for reaching out, Jack! What I recommend using is the Curt Adapter #C57672 and securing it to your vehicle with the No-Drill Bracket #18136. This gives you the ability to seamlessly use either the 4-Way or 7-Way connection but doesn't…

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Answer 11

Not all trailer hitches have trailer wiring mounts on them like the Draw Tite part #75940 that you referenced. I would even say that most actually do not. Especially on designs like the #75940 where only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.…

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Answer 12

The best lock for the etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount item #e66PR is our Hitch Receiver Lock item #e98881. This lock fits both 2" and 2-1/2" receivers. It has the option to be keyed alike as well.

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