Do Boat Trailers Use Electric Trailer Brakes

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do boat trailers use electrical brakes ? do i need a controller to pull a trailer with electric brakes ?

asked by: ben

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Some boat trailers have electric brakes. If a trailer has electric brakes then a brake controller is required for towing. Most boats have hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic systems are preferred on boat trailers because water and electric do not mix well. The hydraulic surge brake system is self contained on the trailer and the only connection to the vehicle is the a reverse lockout switch, that is powered through the trailer connector. This switch keeps the surge coupler from locking the brakes on the trailer when you are backing up.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

Hey Steve! I just heard back from Dexter and you have a 3,500 lb axle. For self-adjusting brakes you can use the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-35-SA. If you prefer Dexter brakes then you need the Nev-R-Adjust #23-468-469. For bearings and…

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Answer 2

If you check out the install video I attached you can see that when we installed a brake controller in a 2013 Toyota Tundra like yours we attached the ground to the parking brake bracket. Fast forward to the 1:20 mark of the video to see exactly…

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Answer 3

There's plenty of new boat trailer manufacturer's using electric brakes on boat trailers, so you can absolutely do it, but there are a few key things. If you're removing the electrical connector before backing into the water like most do,…

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Some of this information might be a review but bear with me. Some trailers have what is called a break away kit. Basically, this kit is wired in line with the braking system. There is a switch that has a pin in it. The switch is mounted to the…

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Richard, to replace your UFP HD-1377-10 hub and drum you can use the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles #84546UC3, the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-468-469, and the mounting hardware #BRKH10B.

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Answer 6

Thank you for the pictures! It looks like you've got some sort of square drop axle on your trailer and if you can't find an identifying sticker, I can still help you figure out what you've got so that you can make the swap to electric…

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Answer 7

If you have self-adjusting assemblies like the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brake Kit #23-468-469 installed on your trailer, they will indeed continue to adjust as you pull the trailer around. It does sound like you performed the initial manual adjustment…

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Answer 8

From my research, the correct replacement for the UFP HD1377 hub/drum is the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K or the Dexter 5 on 4-1/2 Complete Hub-and-Drum Assembly part #84546UC3. These hub/drums both use a L68149 (1.378"…

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Answer 9

People do use electric brakes on a boat trailer but it is not the best idea to do so because of the volatile relationship between water and electricity. You will need to make sure and unplug the trailer from the tow vehicle before submerging the…

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Answer 10

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 11

We do have electric brakes that come with the parking brake. I recommend part #K23-086-00 for the left hand(driver side). For the passenger side you can use part #K23-087-00. A parking brake cannot be added to the #23-468-469 brake assembly you asked…

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Answer 12

The correct hub/drum for a Dexter 4,000 Lb Axle is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #K08-426-91. Then for the brakes, you can use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-468-469. The hubs/drums for a 3,500 lb axle are…

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