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Post by 62shastacrazymom on May 15, 2014 13:17:31 GMT -8
The skins of my 62 Shasta 16sc are off and the electrical is being finished up. Is it wise to have electric trailer brakes on a 16 footer? I will be towing on some hills, so thinking this is a yes? ALso, is now the time to pull the brake wiring so when the time to install brakes come, its good to go?
I think I am answering my own questions, but just want to be sure.
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Post by bigbill on May 15, 2014 14:36:25 GMT -8
Yes ,yes ,yes
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Post by soup on May 15, 2014 17:11:14 GMT -8
Ditto! Yes Yes Yes!!!
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Post by universalexports on May 15, 2014 17:15:02 GMT -8
if it's an option I would say yes, specially if your tow vehicle is not a Larger vehicle.
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Post by vikx on May 15, 2014 22:26:31 GMT -8
YES.
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Post by Ten on May 16, 2014 16:56:32 GMT -8
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.
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Post by bigbill on May 16, 2014 17:30:04 GMT -8
As I have said before if a small child ran out in front of you what is it worth to have a better chance of not running over it.
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Post by skookum on May 28, 2014 11:36:01 GMT -8
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.
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Post by bigbill on May 28, 2014 17:00:47 GMT -8
Are you wanting a 7 1/4 inch brake with a four bolt pattern. If so try your local RV dealer, tractor supply, or some of the mail order places.
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Post by skookum on May 30, 2014 10:37:27 GMT -8
I've check "most" rv dealers --- good idea about tractor supply. Thanks very much!
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Post by yankiwi on Jul 24, 2014 17:27:14 GMT -8
hi all, we know this is an older post but we need some advice... we have a 1957 Shasta 1400 and we are towing with a 2008 Honda Element (manual says we can tow 1500# dry weight - i know some folks say we can get away with up to 2000) anyhow, our gal did not come with brakes - so we are trying to figure out if we need to go through the expense or not? we have the back skin off and we need to rewire the tow lights etc - so want to get it all done properly before we sew her back up. your input is appreciated. tracy and sue
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Post by bigbill on Jul 24, 2014 19:15:03 GMT -8
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.
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Post by yankiwi on Jul 25, 2014 22:01:10 GMT -8
hi bigbill - it isn't THAT bad! lol many folks tow small trailers with an Element. but we do understand and appreciate what you are saying about safety and frankly, while we don't want to run over a child - we also don't want to burn up our Honda's brakes (or trany). so we are def leaning toward putting money away to have the brakes installed and the tow package upgraded. i'm just hoping it won't be a super hassle or expensive since we only have round flanges behind each tire and the axl and one guy at our local hitch place basically told me he doesn't have the time to research the vintage parts he thinks we would need. oyve! tracy
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Post by bigbill on Jul 26, 2014 7:02:55 GMT -8
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).
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Post by yankiwi on Jul 28, 2014 21:02:50 GMT -8
Hi bigbill, thanks so much for your input. really appreciate it. will let you know how/what we end up doing. cheers, tracy
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