Hands-On with the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly Video

Thanks for the information Scott! The brake assemblies your Sundowner horse trailer uses are item #23-105 for the left hand and item #23-106 for the right hand. The replacement brake shoe you need is item #AKBRKR-S-12. These are sold individually so…

The correct torque is 30-50 ft. lbs for the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs #AKEBRK-6. As for the wheel it depends on if you have 1/2" or 9/16" studs; you should have 16" wheels so with 1/2"…

Based on my research, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5 will replace the 3160121 drums on your 2003 Airstream Classic. This assembly is designed for 5,200 pound axles and features a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern. I have attached an…

We do have a few different adjusters which I have listed below. Without knowing exactly what brake assembly you have I cannot verify the correct adjuster. If you can locate an item number on your brakes I can help you determine the correct adjuster…

If your existing lights have mounting holes that are 2 inches apart from the center of the holes, then the Optronics LED Side Marker #MCL13A2B would work just fine as a replacement.

It seems to me that your best bet would be to enlarge the hole slightly, and then push the wires back in once the connections are made. I would use a utility knife with a new blade to carefully enlarge the hole, being careful not to nick the wires.…

That's an older part number but I was able to find out the exact replacement you need. The hub you need is the Dexter part #8-201-5.

You're welcome Scott! For a 6,000 lbs self adjusting brake assemblies you will want the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes item #23-458-459. If you need new mounting bolts and hardware item #BRKH12 will get you set up.

As long as all 4 tires have brakes installed, all 4 tires are supposed to lock when the pin is pulled. If only one axle has brakes, the 2 of the 4 tires should lock. There are a couple of possible problems your trailer may be experiencing. One…

Thanks for the picture and info on your current brake assemblies, from that we know that the Dexter brake assembly part #23-106 that you referenced is the correct fit. For the left hand side you'd then want the part #23-105.

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #8-201-9UC3-EZ is made in the USA. I reached out to my contact at Dexter and the Races and Bearings that go into those assemblies are made in…

Thanks for all of the info on the axle you have on your trailer. Since you have a Dexter 5,200 lb axle with a 6 lug bolt pattern the correct hub/drum you need is the Dexter #K08-201-98.