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.


RG,
I have had it for three years. I had it on a tandom trailer with standard
drums, took it off and put the surge unit back on when I sold. Put it on
this trailer in April, have 4000 miles on the trailer. My truck has a
standard Kelsey-Hayes controler left over from a travel trailer.
I really like the ability to adjust the brakes--back them off a little for
the open road, back up for traffic and, at minimum setting, it works great
with the trailer empty--
no lock-ups. My trailer is aluminum I-beam, otherwise
I would be at about 14,000 LB also.

Happy towing! Danlw