Why Does My 2018 NuCamp TaG XL Outback Have 7" Brakes With 15"Wheels?

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I need to order new brake assemblies. We have a 2018 TAG XL Outback edition with 15inch off road tires. Nucamp has told us and the manual shows that Dexter brakes were installed and this is the replacement but Im confused by tire size. Could they have installed a 7inch brake assembly on the camper but put a bigger tire on? Do you think the brake assembly was based on trailer weight and not tire size?

asked by: Trish M

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Since the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # 23-47-48 is what NuCamp installed on your trailer, it is what you want to use for a replacement on your 2018 NuCamp TaG XL Outback.

The size of the brakes used is 100% dependent on the size of your axle, and is dependent on the tire size.

However the drums themselves will be rated for up to a specific tire size, as the contact area of the drum to the wheel will only support a wheel so large. Since NuCamp installed it, I would assume they made sure it was compatible but I recommend asking them for the part number they used and I would be happy to double check.

I included a video of the # 23-47-48 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Based on the measurements you just gave me Scott I would say yes. The only thing I would ask you to verify is that you have a 4-bolt mounting flange. This is what mounts the brakes to your axle flange. It'll either be 4 or 5 but with that small…

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Answer 2

A 7-way (female) vehicle socket like #PK12-707E has a single blade contact; these fit in between the dual contact surfaces in a (male) trailer plug like #54006-059, #277-000143 or #A10-7W10 and the connector (type BB) shown in your photo. Some 7-way…

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Answer 3

Hello Kawabata. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes item #K23-103-104-00 measure 7" x 1-1/4". This set includes both the left and right hand side brake assemblies. They fit a 4 bolt mounting flange. What kind of trailer do you have?

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Answer 4

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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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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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 8

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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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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Hey Donny! For your Dometic Penguin/Brisk Air 15,000 BTU AC model B59516.711C0-MX, the correct soft start is the #DMC93JF. This is designed for Dometic Brisk II electronic air conditioner units with in-wall thermostats.

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Answer 11

Hey Adam! Yes, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #TRU66AV will work as a replacement on your axle. This fits the standard #84 spindle found on 3,500 lb axles and has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. Then for replacement brakes you can use the etrailer…

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Answer 12

Hey David, the Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR that you referenced will fit any vehicle that has a 7-way installed on it including your 2017 Ram 3500 that has a factory brake controller. This will bypass that circuit on your…

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