Parts Needed to Convert from Hydraulic to Electric Brakes on a 1995 Jayco Pop Up Trailer

Updated 06/16/2017 | Published 06/15/2017

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Question:

I want to convert my 1995 Jayco pop up trailer from 7inch Hyd. To 7electric. Can you fix me up with what I need to do this? Thanks

asked by: Don F

Helpful Expert Reply:

We have everything you need. Since you already have brakes then you already have hub and drums. If you need new hubs let me know your bolt pattern and inner and outer bearing numbers and I'll recommend the correct parts.

You're going to need to wire the trailer to power the brakes. This will require to have a 7-way connector if it doesn't already have one, like # HS381-9000. It's attached to a junction box to make wiring everything easier. You'll also need ring terminals, # 44-5310A, to connect the wiring. Then use about 20 feet of 10 gauge wire # 10-2-1, which is sold by the foot, to run the wire from the junction box to the trailer's brakes.

The trailer will require a breakaway kit. The Hopkins Engager # 20099 is our most popular kit. The breakaway kit engages the trailer's brakes in the event the trailer is separated from your tow vehicle.

In order to control the trailer's brakes you must have an electric brake controller in your tow vehicle. If you don't already have one I suggest the Prodigy P3 # 90195 because of how reliable and easy to use it is. Its one of our top brake controllers. If you tell me the year, make, and model of your tow vehicle I'll see if we have a custom harness to install the controller. And also anything else that may be necessary.

And finally you'll need brakes. I suggest the # AKEBRK-2 brake kit that includes both brake the left and right hand assemblies. These include the mounting bolts. If you need the nuts and lock washers use # BRKH7.

I've linked some videos on the products I've recommended for you to take a look at.