Determining The Correct Parts To Add Electric Trailer Brakes To Karavan 5x10 Utility Trailer

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I have a Karavan 5x10 trailer that I would like to buy brakes for. It is the model here: It has flange on the axle to accept brakes, but I am not sure which to buy Thanks

asked by: Jonathan K

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Since your Karavan 5' x 10' trailer has GVWR of 2990lbs, it more than likely has a 3500lb axle of which we have quite a few hub and drum assembly options for, but you will want to confirm this by verifying which bearing combination your trailer has.

The easiest way to do this is to remove one of your current hubs and look for the bearing numbers stamped in the face of each of the bearings as shown in the included picture of the # L44649.

Assuming that your trailer has a 3500lb axle you would more than likely need the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K which includes inner bearing # L68149, outer bearing # L44649, races grease seal, grease cap, and wheel bolts. As long as this matches your bearing combination this would be a great option.

For compatible braking assemblies I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA with mounting hardware # BRKH10B.

Next you will need to add a 7-way connector to your trailer using the Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector # HS381-9000 which will give you a junction box to make all of your wiring connections. You will need # 12-1-1 and heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-5 to connect your new trailer brakes to the junction box.

With trailer brakes installed your tow vehicle will need to have a 7-way connector and trailer brake controller installed. If you are missing either of these components just let me know the Year/Make/Model of your vehicle and I would be happy to make a recommendation for you.

If you find your trailer uses a different bearing combination, just let me know.

I included videos for the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Bearing Number Stamped In Face Of Bearing
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Answer 1

The first thing you will need to do in order to add brakes to your 2020 Karavan utility trailer is make sure you have a brake mounting flange. If you don't, you will need to take it to an axle shop and have a mounting flange installed. This will…

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Answer 2

Hey Steve, with this problem we have seen people have great luck fixing it by installing a Roadactive suspension kit like the part #RAS34FR that is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Toyota Tundra. The additional suspension support provided to the truck…

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Answer 3

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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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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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 6

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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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 9

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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