Adding Brakes To A Shorelander Single Axle Boat Trailer
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I would like to add electric brakes to the Shorelander single axel boat trailer that came from Lund when I bought a new Lund 1775 Adventure Sport boat in 2022. The trailer tag has the number 1MDAHAR11PA742591 2023 R22L Black Shire ARMR2 8052516 Thanks.
asked by: Dan S
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Hello Dan. This trailer currently has no brakes correct? It may be possible to add electric brakes, as long as the axle is equipped with a 4-bolt brake flange. If no brake flange is present, you would either need to have them added to the axle, or replace the axle entirely.
If you do have a brake flange, you can add electric brakes without too much trouble. You will need to get brake assemblies, hub/drum assemblies, a 7-way trailer wiring harness, an emergency breakaway kit, and an electric trailer brake controller for your vehicle.
I can certainly point you in the right direction for all of these parts. I will just need to know the axle weight capacity, and the spindle and/or bearing sizes your trailer currently uses. Regrettably there is no way for me to use your VIN to find this information. Your best bet will be to pull one of the hubs and remove the bearings. Each bearing will have a number stamped on the edge. When you get them, drop those bearing numbers in the comment section below and I will make sure you get the right hubs and brakes. Aside from those parts, you will need the following:
- 7-Way Molded Connector w/ 15' Cable - Trailer End # 50-67-103
- Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery # 3802308
The 7-way harness is 15' long, so you may need some additional wire, depending on how you set everything up. I also suggest that you use a junction box like part # 3375601100. Your vehicle will need to be equipped with a brake controller. If you don't have one already, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195.
Let me know those bearing sizes, and your hub bolt pattern in the comments below and I can recommend the rest of the parts you need.
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Dan S.
5/24/2024
I’m sorry, I should have said surge disc brakes, not electric brakes. The trailer has 15” 5 lug wheels and there are 4 holes in the flange that I think a caliper would mount to. Do you have a kit that will work for this? Thanks.