More trailer tire/wheel issues

I checked the surge cylinder and it came on softly and released properly when pressure was released. I bought new 6 ply trailer tires recommended for 50 psi, which will help any overpressure caused by brake/tire heating. If the sealed bearings and brakes look OK, l’m considering a brake lock-out to fit when descending a long run, like Hwy 80, West of Reno.
JJ

I have a brand new Cobra and even towing short distances on relatively flat roads the hubs are too hot to touch. I can tell from my rear view camera that the surge brake is not engaged. My conclusion re the quality of this stuff is the same as Chip's (i.e., POS). Has anybody tried the Dexter electric with the parking brake feature? Unfortunately I have to have a PB otherwise I'd be switching ASAP. Clay

On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 3:58:23 PM UTC-7, Clay wrote:
I have a brand new Cobra and even towing short distances on relatively flat roads the hubs are too hot to touch. I can tell from my rear view camera that the surge brake is not engaged. My conclusion re the quality of this stuff is the same as Chip's (i.e., POS). Has anybody tried the Dexter electric with the parking brake feature? Unfortunately I have to have a PB otherwise I'd be switching ASAP. Clay

I have Dexter Axle with electric brakes on my older Cobra Trailer. Works great.

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

Thanks Richard do they get hot?

Euro trailers are designed and equipped with
brakes because their tow vehicles are smaller with less horsepower and smaller brakes than
Trucks and SUVs that we prefer.
Trailer brakes are redundant not necessary
with most applications in the USA.

From my anecdotal experience most blown tires happen to those who don’t trailer often. Otherwise I can’t explain how I had only one flat (not even blown) tire in 20 years and estimated over 100,000 miles of trailering all over the hot western roads and mountains. My trailer gets driven at least once per month on average. The only maintainace I done was replacing the tires every 5 years or so.
Hope I didn’t just jinxed it.

Ramy

On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 6:39:36 PM UTC-7, Clay wrote:
Thanks Richard do they get hot?

No they do not get hot. Hubs are not even warm to the touch on normal drives. I have not touched them after an extended down hill drive. I will try that in the future. The only time I lost a tire was I suspect from tire age 18 years.

Richard
www.craggyaero.com