The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
Brakes can be installed on only one axle of a tandem axle trailer, however you should first check your state laws to see how many brakes are required for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your tandem axle trailer. Some states require a…
Yes, a 5-way trailer connector can be used with trailer brakes. You'd have to make the 5th circuit of the 5-way the brake output circuit and you'd be set. Normally this is used for a reverse light circuit for a reverse lockout circuit but if…
A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…
I have a solution for you to consider, but there are no adapters for a 5-way round. What you can do though is just cut off the 5-way round on your boat trailer and wire in a 5-flat, the 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector #HM47910. Then what you can use for…
You will still be able to use the trailer with the 4-Way after installing the 4 to 5-Way adapter, #20036. First, you could just remove the adapter if you wanted to and then plug in the 4-Way like normal while stowing the adapter in the truck. The…
In order to power the third brake light on a truck bed cap you will need the Pacer Performance 3rd Brake Light Logic Module part #PP20-702. The reason you need the module is that the brake/turn signal circuits and trailer lighting circuits are…
Yes, you can use the 4-Diode System, part #38955, to wire your Colorado. As you pointed out, the turn and brake signals will not longer be on separate bulbs. The diodes should be sealed enough that they will hold up mounted near the tail lights. I…
I checked with Aluma and they list a 14" Liger Wheel and Tire 60-0001396 as a replacement 14" wheel for their trailers but they do not specify the finish. We do have one 14" Liger Wheel item #LH84FR. It is gunmetal gray and has a 5 on…
A TPR roller like the #YR500YW-6P is going to be better than PVC. PVC is a cheaper product. TPR has the properties and performance of both PVC and rubber while having a higher tensile strength so it is going to be the most durable. I don't have a…
Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…
We have hubs that are designed to fit spindle diameters that you mentioned of 1 inch and 1-1/6 inch. If you have a straight spindle with a 1 inch diameter you'd have a BT8 spindle and the hub part #8-258BTUC1 that you referenced would fit. If you…
