Car trailer upgrade brakes

So being a farmer I got an old 16' car trailer a few years ago, no licence. It has brakes on one axle, but the wires end at the axle....

I need to replace the floor, give it a coat of paint, & I was thinking of getting it licensed. Need to see what all that last bit will cost me (brakes, breakaway setup, other surprises?).

Should I need brakes on both axles, what all would I need, what would it cost? Do electric brakes just fit on the existing axles/hubs (Chevy rims fit, that's all I know about what's there)? Can I add one set, or need to throw out what's on & get 2 new sets?

I understand everything needs to be tested & working, but just curious where this project would lead me...

Thanks.
--->Paul

• towing laws

If your not going to use it for commerical purpose, then there's little to do. I don't get stopped all that nuch, 3 times the past 25yrs, but never been checked for anything on my trailer, including registration.

Dual safety chains are required and they can not be welded on. You need 5/16" grade 30 chain for 7000lbs GVW

Adding break-away sounds great but after the first year or so, your not using the trailer very much then the battery dies and it doesn't get replaced.

Depends on what your towing with and what load weight your going to haul if one brake axle enough or not. I found if your need a new magnetic and brake shoes then a new brake axle with springs is cheaper, about $130/3500lb brake axle complete, no tires/wheels.

Measure your bolt patteren as it's probably standard fit. In 225R15 ST, Titan builds a good trailer trailer tire for about $60eh. I've had the least amount of problem with the Titan's on my TT.

Try Midwest Wheel or Big Tex Trailer Parts. MidWest is cheaper and there service is great.

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