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O/T: Trailer brakes conversion?

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MeAnthony

07-17-2007 07:16:30




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A friend of mine has a hotshot trailer with air-over-hydraulic brakes. He wants to convert to electric-over-hydraulic. What is the easiest way to do this? Or is it impractical to start with?

Opinions and suggestions are welcome.

Thank you,

Anthony Nubel




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Walter Squires

07-17-2007 10:53:19




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 Re: O/T: Trailer brakes conversion? in reply to MeAnthony, 07-17-2007 07:16:30  
We make an electric over hydraulic unit that does not require an in cab controller, It's called Trailerhawk, it's especially great if you pull the trailer with several different vehicles, the controller plugs into the cigarette lighter if you need to adjust the brakes, it's all done through existing taillight wiring and needs no special wiring, the cost of the unit is around $695.00.
Call Claude Mixon at Trux Trailer & Tractor, Inc. at 800-213-6695 here in Springfield, MO, Claude is the inventor and engineer on the project and a great person to talk with.

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VADAVE

07-17-2007 08:56:41




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 Re: O/T: Trailer brakes conversion? in reply to MeAnthony, 07-17-2007 07:16:30  
I did this. Tycteach is correct will cost a little more then $600. Biggest thing you have to do is mount the electric/hydraulic unit and then run the wires. If you're like me you cut off the unused air stuff.
Does make a nice braking system; Never have to worry about the brakes not working because the disc as rust on it.



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tycteach

07-17-2007 07:44:00




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 Re: O/T: Trailer brakes conversion? in reply to MeAnthony, 07-17-2007 07:16:30  
I believe all he"ll need to do is buy an electric over hydraulic unit to put on the trailer and then, of course, add an electric trailer control to the inside of the vehicle. It"s going to be pretty expensive though. The electric over hydraulic unit for the trailer is $600 or more and probably another $100 for the vehicle trailer control.



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