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Post by lafromla1 on Apr 9, 2012 17:36:46 GMT -6
My tandem axle trailer came equipped with surge breaks and now it's time to change out the leaf springs et. al. My question is anyone else using surge breaks on their trailer for a SV2100CC? Is it overkill? Should I replace them or leave them off?
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Post by easy on Apr 9, 2012 19:30:31 GMT -6
Check your state regs. I live in PA and if a trailor GVW rateing is over a certin amount brakes are required
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Post by lafromla1 on Apr 9, 2012 19:41:32 GMT -6
Good call, FL has a 3000lb and over requirement. My weight is 3200lbs. Now, has anyone changed these out before? Easy or hard?
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Post by Simple Man on Apr 9, 2012 21:17:44 GMT -6
I've never changed them but like you I am needing to. Good info on the state regs. I don't think Alabama has any requirements of that nature but I will check it out for sure. I am thinking of taking mine off. I would think your tow vehicle would have to be a big part of that decision as well as State regs. Let us know how the change out goes. One thing I have heard people say is that the stainless brakes are worth the extra money if you launch in salt water.
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Post by Juan on Apr 10, 2012 5:24:24 GMT -6
Ill echo what Simple Man said..... I had mine removed and never looked back....they don't last long if you dunk em in saltwater and I've found I didn't need them...
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Post by T-Topless on Apr 10, 2012 6:41:59 GMT -6
They are required on trailers with boats over a certain weights/lengths in many/most states (including SC and FL).
I agree that they are a pain on most saltwater boats/trailers - and rarely work - or even drag badly. The washdown hoses plumbed into the trailer help, but you still have the salt on them all day while you're out in your boat - and the damage is done.
I pulled them off my 26 (they would lock up completely), but I only two 2 blocks to our neighborhood ramp.
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Post by lafromla1 on Apr 10, 2012 7:03:29 GMT -6
So maybe the key is to keep them on, rusted as they are, since they really dont work, I am only 200lbs over the minimum requirement, and I am well under the safe towing capacity of both my vehicles.
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Post by freezerfiller on Apr 10, 2012 7:10:42 GMT -6
Well evidently AL requires brakes on trailers over 3,000# and Georgia where I live, requires brakes on all wheels over 3000#. I was about to replace mine to be legal, but I don't think I'm going to double my trouble with 4 calipers. I don't think anyone other than Barney Fife would write a ticket on that. There are several places that have the same info, this is where I got the info... www.roadkingtrailers.com/brakelaws.htm |
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Post by Juan on Apr 10, 2012 7:58:39 GMT -6
So maybe the key is to keep them on, rusted as they are, since they really dont work, I am only 200lbs over the minimum requirement, and I am well under the safe towing capacity of both my vehicles. Have you had your rig weighed lafromla1? Depending on the year made, a SV2100 weighs about 1900lbs...add a 150 Yamaha at 466 lbs and I'm still close to 700lbs under the 3000 lb requirement to have breaks in AL and Fl. |
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Post by lafromla1 on Apr 10, 2012 8:07:09 GMT -6
So maybe the key is to keep them on, rusted as they are, since they really dont work, I am only 200lbs over the minimum requirement, and I am well under the safe towing capacity of both my vehicles. Have you had your rig weighed lafromla1? Depending on the year made, a SV2100 weighs about 1900lbs...add a 150 Yamaha at 466 lbs and I'm still close to 700lbs under the 3000 lb requirement to have breaks in AL and Fl. I did weight it at my local landfill when I first bought the boat and filled it up with gas. Dont forget that 54 gallons of gas adds about another 400lbs. Also, my 3200lbs included the trailer, ice/fishing gear, etc... |
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Post by CaptWoody on Apr 10, 2012 11:54:50 GMT -6
Juan, don't forget the weight of the trailer, which is going to bring you close to the mark. But when you go to weight it I would have a low fuel tank and very limited gear onboard, just to be sure.
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Post by Juan on Apr 10, 2012 14:25:58 GMT -6
Juan, don't forget the weight of the trailer, which is going to bring you close to the mark. You're right....I did....Thanks |
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Post by Simple Man on Apr 10, 2012 18:08:24 GMT -6
Well my rig is over 3000lbs for sure. IDK about these regulations for Alabama. I know a BUNCH of trailers are rolling out there right now over 3000 lbs and with out trailer brakes. Maybe they are all illegal but just saying. My 6X16 utility trailer has a GVWR of over 8500 lbs and it doesn't have brakes on it. I know Alabama uses the weight Rating not actual weight to determine tag requirements and the like. I'm gonna ask a State Trooper I know and get his weigh in (pun intended  ). Update: It is indeed the law in Alabama too. It is an old law from the days of 4 wheel drum brakes on vehicles. It has never been and is not currently enforced frequently but is a law nonetheless...  |
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