[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Brakes

[Dan Bodnar]

Saroj,
I use an electric brake controller and have it set up with a large heavy
duty Velcro pad so that I can remove it easily from the vehicle.  I had to
do was splice in a connector so that it was easily removable. The brake
controllers are generic, some are easier to use and install than others. If
you entertain going the Velcro route then you will need a brake controller
that doesn't have to mounted in a specific orientation relative to the
vehicle.  I can't speak to pricing, but the following website has a good FAQ
and broader selection than many shops.

www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=E&Category_Cod
e=BC

Also, I read about, but haven't seen a brake controller that can be mounted
on the trailer and uses the brake light signal to activate the brakes.  The
disadvantage to this is that you can't easily make in cabin adjustments for
temperature and changes in load, as you can with a cabin installed
controller.  I guess I'd also worry about it getting immersed in water.
Here in Great Lakes, electric boat trailer brakes are somewhat more
prevelant than in coastal areas and I've met more than one person who swears
by them. 

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lou Rosenberg
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 7:42 PM
To: Saroj; The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Brakes

Saroj,

    I was looking at new trailers this week and saw the inertial braking 
system mounted on the tongue of these new monsters.  A small box no 
wider than the 4" tongue contained a master cylinder for the two rear 
brakes of the trailer.  A sliding mechanism triggers the master cyl to 
engage when the tow veh begins its braking shoving the hitch fwd and 
the tongue mech with it being triggered.. I must seem very naive Im 
sure as these types of devices are all over but It would seem to me you 
could add this mechanism to any trailer later on..


On Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at 04:53 AM, Saroj wrote:

> Speaking of brakes, when I had my trailer overhauled I had electric 
> brakes
> installed.  I lost my tow vehicle in an accident and the inside 
> portion of
> the brake controller disappeared.  Does anyone know if it is possible 
> to get
> a controller that can be temporarily installed into a tow vehicle.  It
> doesn't seem likely, but I thought I'd ask.
>
> Saroj
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:55 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Brakes
>
>
> Lou,
>
> Your trailer probably has brakes, they just don't work--like every 
> other
> trailer dipped periodically into Long Island Sound or the Atlantic 
> Ocean.

  Btw: My trailer DOES not have brakes its lucky it has an axle that 
will stay on with no load up above!
          I am going to be looking for a  good R22 trailer deal in a few 
wks.

> Lou
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