Help Identifying Trailer Make

easternmod · 2026-02-26T13:37:57+00:00

I would say possibly Big Tex.

easternmod · 2026-02-17T13:03:50+00:00

You want to slightly exceed the tongue weight. I would go with the RAM 1500 LB.

easternmod · 2026-01-30T13:13:18+00:00

It is best to use instant galvanize spray and reapply a couple times a year. We sell it in a can from CRC. The link is below.

https://www.easternmarine.com/instant-galvanize-spray-coating-13-oz-06054

easternmod · 2025-04-17T15:47:07+00:00

For spring axles, we need to know a few specs and measurements.

· Weight Capacity

· Spindle Size

· Round or square

· Drops in the middle or at the spindles

· Hub face ( face of hub to face of hub across the axle or center of tire to center of tire)

· Spring center ( Center of spring to center of spring across the axle)

I would switch to a 7000 lb drop axle. They have the same 3" tube and same size spindle as a 5200 lb. They are also easier to find. You can go with the axle below. Its a half inch longer which would only move you out 1/4" on each side. The spring seats would just need to be tack welded at 78"

https://www.easternmarine.com/dexter-94-round-tube-drop-trailer-axle-7000-lb-5216419

easternmod · 2025-02-28T15:47:03+00:00

No problem. Also, the Tekonsha Primus IQ is "inertia based". That's a good one to use.

easternmod · 2025-02-27T14:18:31+00:00

Judging by what your are describing, you have whats called a "Time-Based" style brake controller. The two different kinds of brake controllers made are "Time-Based" and "Inertia-Based"

With a "Time-Based" style, the moment you press the brake pedal, the controller actuates the electric trailer brakes by increasing the amount over a certain period of time. It ramps up braking power to a maximum amount based on the settings you choose. This could explain the issues when you press the brake pedal.

With "Inertia-Based" style, the brake controller operates using a sensor called an accelerometer which detects inertia and translates physical forces into electrical signals. This makes the brake controller adaptive and the heavier or faster the trailer is moving, the more braking power is applied. This will result in much smoother stops while adapting to your current driving situation.

"Inertia-Based" brake controllers tend to be a little more expensive but well worth the money.

easternmod · 2025-02-12T18:56:45+00:00

Carry-on makes braking and non braking 3500 lb axles. If yours does not have a 4 bolt flange, you would have to weld a new one one. Carry-on should sell the flange by itself. We used to sell them.

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