bueller46
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Starting a full rehab of a 1965 Shasta Travel Trailer
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1965 Shasta Travel Trailer
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Post by bueller46 on Nov 3, 2020 2:53:16 GMT -8
Good morning. I'm in the middle of a restoration of a 1965 Shasta Travel Trailer. It is super fun and going really well.
We are going to tow the trailer with a 2003 Toyata Highlander. In Maine we have a 3000 GTVW limit when you need to have trailer brakes. Does anyone know what the weight of this trailer might be and if the brakes are needed? There are electric brakes on her and I'm wondering what I might pay at a RV repair shop to get them running again.
Thanks.
RM
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Post by vikx on Nov 3, 2020 11:02:01 GMT -8
If the trailer had brakes, I think you should get them going again. They may be in OK condition and may not need a lot of work. Most tire and brake shops can inspect them for you. Not sure on cost...
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bueller46
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Post by bueller46 on Nov 5, 2020 17:29:57 GMT -8
That is the conclusion we came to as well. I've got an appointment with a local RV/Trailer place to have them looked at. Hope we don't have to replace too much but want to have them running to be safe. Thanks. RM
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WhitneyK
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'67 Shasta Compact
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Post by WhitneyK on Nov 7, 2020 16:59:40 GMT -8
Didn't notice if you mentioned whether it was single axle or dual or what size trailer you have? None the less, I'm dealing with adding electric brakes to our '67 Compact. I've stumbled across R & P Carriages near Chicago. (I'm not promoting or advertising for them, but seems to be a good source with better pricing than others) Depending on style / size / and mounting, before spending much money "restoring" & / or "rebuilding" yours brakes, I would replace the whole assembly. For example; you can pick up a 10" brake assembly for only $37 a side. Labor trying to keep yours "original" might exceed this price by a long shot and still not have longevity or reliability like new. I've ordered several items off of them in rebuilding my springs and they've been helpful and good to work with. Unfortunately, the spindle threads are boogered up beyond reasonable repair on my original axle. I have a couple other axles with brakes on them laying around, so I'm just going to have to narrow it down to fit the trailer. (no biggie) Nothing a bandsaw and a welder won't take care of. As always, just a thought, didn't say it was a good one.....
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