Adding Trailer Brakes to a Little Guy Meerkat Trailer
Published 09/08/2022 >
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Question:
Wondering what we need to get to install brakes on a Dexter #9 axle? It is on a Little Guy Meerkat Trailer. It has no brakes whatsoever did not come with them. Buying it used. We need to add brakes and a brake controller. We do not know what we need to get to put brakes on this trailer.
asked by: Marci G
Expert Reply:
Since the Torflex number 9 axle is a 2,000 lb capacity axle and I was able to determine that your Little Guy Meerkat Trailer has wheels that have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern the correct hub/drums you'd need to add brakes would be the Dexter part # 8-257-5UC3-EZ and then for brake assemblies # 23-47-48 and you'd be set. Most likely the trailer came with a 4-way connector so to upgrade it to a 7-way the easiest way is with the junction box kit part # HS381-9000.
When it's time for a brake controller you could use the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 which is a wireless option that would work great. All you need is a smart phone synced to it and it's ready to go without any wiring for install.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2.2K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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