Trailer Brakes and the wiring

Yes ,yes ,yes

if it's an option I would say yes, specially if your tow vehicle is not a Larger vehicle.

If I am not mistaken, the 16SC was originally equipped with brakes in the early-60's, and the restoration kits for these electric brakes are fairly common and cost a modest $150 or so. 8-gauge wiring is sorta steep, but the little it takes and the time will cost a lot less than ruining a brake system on that new Chevy or Ford pickup, or a lot worse on a lighter towing vehicle. The braking system on the trailer will pay for itself over and over again...not only in terms of monies spent, but in peace-of-mind.

I have a 1966 Aristocrat 13' Lo-liner. I searching for electric brake assembly 7 1 1/4 4 bold pattern. Can anyone send me a source for locating assembly? Thanks.

I've check "most" rv dealers --- good idea about tractor supply. Thanks very much!

I wouldn't tow it across the street behind an element without electric brakes. I am of the opinion that instead of adding 33% to your towing capacity on any tow vehicle you should subtract it from the total number. It is not only what you can pull forward, it is what you can stop, plus control if a sudden condition requires a quick turn to avoid a child or a large truck. The manufactures spend large dollars coming up with that maximum tow weight. Also when they list the maximum weight inside the vehicle that includes all passengers, cargo and the weight of the hitch you will add plus the tongue weight of the trailer. Another thing you have to consider is the terrain that you will be towing over and the wind resistance of pulling a Square wall parachute behind you or a trailer as some people call them. Another thing some states require trailer 1500 pound and over to have brakes, check your state laws and all the states you will be towing in. AAA used to have that information or it is probably on line.

yankiwi Pull a wheel off and make an exact cardboard templet of your brake flange including the axle size. In other words cut it out so that it just barely slides back to the flange then mark or drill the holes exactly where the brakes would bolt on. Now if you have a tractor Supply with in driving distance take it there and see if the don't have a brake add on set up that will fit or if they can order one for you. If you have the ability to get that far you can then install them yourself they come assembled you just bolt them on and run the wires. If you don't have a tractor supply near you try a NAPA store or a large RV dealer. Also you might try northern tool catalog although parts are heavy to ship (cost).