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Re:Recommendations on Trailer Brakes



In a message dated 9/4/01 5:29:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jcorbs@domain.elided writes:

<< Sorry for the BW, but can any of you give me the pros and cons of "Surge" 
vs
 "Electric" trailer brakes.
 
  I am inclined to favour the surge based on the KISS principle, but most
 vehicle trailers seem to come with electric. >>

Surge brakes are far more predictable. The only downside is on a boat trailer 
when you are backing down a launch ramp. Care is needed then with a delicate 
throttle.

There are many who will say that surge brakes are also more reliable than 
electric brakes as well.

Michel

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