RV trailer disc brake conversion

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Jan 24, 2019 | 04:30 PM

miker1100r

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From: Phenix City, AL

RV trailer disc brake conversion

Has anyone converted their travel trailer from electric drum to electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes? I have a 30 foot tandem axle trailer. Hate electric brakes. I have found 2 vendors so far who have a conversion kit ranging from $1425 to $1675. One guy I talked to said he did his conversion in his campsite in half a day after a grease seal blew on his very large trailer, took out the drums on one side and scared the crap out of him. I consider myself pretty good at DIY but any advice from others who have done this would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Jan 29, 2019 | 07:35 AM

thendrix

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From: Fairmount, Georgia

Never have done an electric over hydraulic install or pulled a trailer with them but as many kits as they have now it shouldn't be too hard I wouldn't think. You can install and wire electric brakes in a few hours. I would guess you'll have hubs, an actuator, a reservoir, and a little wiring. Mounting the reservoir and the actuator would probably be the worst parts
i guess