Converting a 1994 Jayco 1207 Pop Up From Hydraulic To Electric Brakes
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/26/2024
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I am looking for some help getting electric brakes for my popup camper. It is a 1994 Jayco 1207. What details would I need to get to add these to this trailer? It would be a retrofit from surge brakes. Thanks!
asked by: Dan S
Expert Reply:
Hello again, Dan. To add electric brakes to your Jayco pop up camper you will need a few things. You will need your electric brake assemblies, hub/drum assemblies, a 7-way trailer wiring harness, an emergency breakaway kit and an electric trailer brake controller for your tow vehicle.
I will need to know the weight capacity of your axle in order to recommend the correct brakes. What we see most commonly are the 3,500 lb brakes like part etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA. Please confirm your axle size so we can get you the right brakes and hubs. Aside from those, here are the parts I recommend:
- 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 6' Long # H20044
- Trailer Wiring Junction Box - 7 Color Coded Terminals - ABS # 3375601101
- Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load # 20400
- Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90195
Just remember that your tow vehicle will need to be equipped with a 7-way. If you don't already have one let me know the year, make and model of your vehicle I am happy to recommend a wiring harness. The article linked below will go over the process of adding electric brakes in detail. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions for me.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 1-1/2 Inch Drum
- 3000 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Jesse M.
1/27/2026
Hey Dan, were you able to confirm the axle weight on your Jayco 1207 so we can match the right electric brakes and hubs? Once you have that info, I can help narrow down the best fit for your setup. Let me know what you find—I’m happy to help.