Is There a Difference Between Electric Boat Trailer Brakes and Non Boat Trailer Electric Brakes

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Probably a dumb question but is there a difference in electric trailer brakes for a boat trailer vs other types of electric trailer brakes? I was thinking because they are submerged when putting in and taking the boat out of the water that perhaps they would need to be different. Thanks......and sorry if it is a dumb question.

asked by: Charles W

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Not a dumb question at all! But to answer your question there isn't really a difference between the electric trailer brakes for a boat trailer a non-boat trailer. Sometimes boat trailer people will go with galvanized drums to help fight corrosion but from a function point of view the braking systems are the same.

We recommend unplugging your trailer brakes before submerging them under water though.

I attached a help article on adding electric brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I have great news! I spoke with my contact at EZ Loader and was able to determine that both of your boat trailers will actually use the same hub assemblies and bearings. Both your 1993 and 2001 trailer have a 1,500 pound axle and are equipped with…

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Answer 2

Hey Dan, thanks for reaching out. The Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ use a standard 4-bolt brake flange. The spacing between the bolt holes is 2-7/8" center to center. This is standard for modern 3,500 lb axles. Some older axles do…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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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 5

We don't have a way to know what axle your EZ Loader trailer has but based on what we've seen over the years it is pretty likely that your 2001 EZ Loader has a 3,500 lb axle with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern as that's very common in…

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Answer 6

There's plenty of new boat trailer manufacturer's using electric brakes on boat trailers, so you can absolutely do it, but there are a few key things. If you're removing the electrical connector before backing into the water like most do,…

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In the past, we were of the opinion that electric trailer brakes weren't a good choice for boat trailers. Electricity and water don't mix, right? In the last 10 years or so, boat trailer manufacturers went to using electric brakes because…

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Yes, you can eliminate the use of your disc brakes and add electric brakes to your 2001 Triton Snowmobile Trailer. I would need to know the weight capacity of your axle, what size drum you have on your current brakes, and the bolt pattern that your…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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