Trailer Brakes: Electric vs Hydraulic-Surge
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
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"RG"  wrote in message news:jRreb.8977$Rd4.7010@fed1read07... 
  
  My boat/trailer is heavy--12,500LBS. I have a triple 
  trailer with stainless discs with an electric over hydraulic 
  controller.  Having used surge on numerous trailer, I would never go 
  back--much smoother braking, and you do have braking backing down--if 
  wanted, none for 
  backing uphill unless needed. And, in some states and 
  where I tow in Canada, you must be able to control the towed vehicles 
 brakes 
  from the towing vehicle.  I use the 
  Carlisle "Hydrostar" but there are others. 
  Good boating, Danlw. 
  
 
 I looked into that system when I bought my boat and trailer 4 years ago. 
 Thought it had interesting potential.  But at that time, they didn't have 
a 
 controller that could accommodate heavy loads (my boat/trailer is 14,200 
 pounds).  Also couldn't find anybody in the trailer business that had any 
 experience with the Carlisle system.  So I ended up with a traditional 
 surge/drum system on all three axles.  Gets the job done, but I'm sure 
there 
 are better options. 
 
 How long have you had yours? 
 
 What sort of controller do you have in the tow vehicle? 
 
 You sound pretty happy with it. 
 
 
 
 
 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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