Do Saltwater and Trailer Electric Brakes Mix Well
Updated 07/31/2017 | Published 07/29/2017
Question:
How do saltwater and Electric brakes matchup
asked by: Jerome
Expert Reply:
Water and electricity don't really get along. That being said, we are seeing more trailer boat manufacturers install electric brakes on their trailers and it not being an issue at all. If the wiring is solid the circuits don't short out. It's also highly recommended that you disconnect the trailer wiring before backing in.
Saltwater is highly corrosive. So the assemblies are going to start corroding quicker than if the trailer was being backed into freshwater. Rinsing the trailer with freshwater after pulling the trailer out of the saltwater is highly recommended.
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 4.4K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 4400 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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