Universal Axle w/ Electric Brakes for a 2,500 lbs Custom Trailer
Question:
I am looking for a univeral fit tandem trailer axel system that fits 16 wheels and allows for brake system. Suggestions? I have a 4x8 custom built travel trailer and it weighs ~2500 lbs. I have off road 16” tires that I want to use and would prefer if 1/2 the suspension system came w/ brakes installed.
asked by: Zach S
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the additional information and pictures! I have a solution for your trailer that is a universal system but will not require you to have two axles. This will save you quite a bit of money and effort. I recommend the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System item # ASR3500S06. This universal system is built to handle off road tires like your 16" ones. You can add the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly item # 84656UC3-EZ which have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. These will allow you to install the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # 23-468-469 to add brakes to your trailer. These components have a 3,500 lbs capacity and work with 16" tires.
Some other parts you will need to add brakes to your trailer are listed below:
7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector - 3' Long item # H20042 to power your brakes and lights.
Trailer Wiring Junction Box item # 38656 to consolidate all of your wiring in one safe secure location.
Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot item # 12-2-1 to wire your new brakes.
Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load item # 20400 to stop your trailer in case of an emergency.
Products Referenced in This Question
Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 12 Gauge
- Deka
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Lift - 4 Bolt Flange - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector - 3' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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