Author: mcarter
Subject: Converting to surge brakes (for rental purposes)
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 6:45pm
Personally, I think you are making a mistake. Surge brakes are good for trailers, like a boat trailer not for campers. I believe JAYCO used surge brakes at one time then upgraded to electronic brakes. Surge brakes run on inertia and generate heat (excessive). I have owned them, had a Bayliner Cierra with them. The other thing that would make me lose sleep, is you are renting this trailer and have modified the brakes, when things go south, guess who is liable? Ask your attorney. Nobody in the rental business at a high level (UHaul/Penske)rents to people who don't have the capability to move their stuff with their tow vehicle. They always ask what you are towing then inspect you TV to see if it is adequate. Plus modifying brakes puts them on the highway with me. And if I was involved in this, and survived, I darn sure would find an attorney. Sorry but I think modifying a rental for ease in renting is bad juju.
Subject: Converting to surge brakes (for rental purposes)
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 6:45pm
Personally, I think you are making a mistake. Surge brakes are good for trailers, like a boat trailer not for campers. I believe JAYCO used surge brakes at one time then upgraded to electronic brakes. Surge brakes run on inertia and generate heat (excessive). I have owned them, had a Bayliner Cierra with them. The other thing that would make me lose sleep, is you are renting this trailer and have modified the brakes, when things go south, guess who is liable? Ask your attorney. Nobody in the rental business at a high level (UHaul/Penske)rents to people who don't have the capability to move their stuff with their tow vehicle. They always ask what you are towing then inspect you TV to see if it is adequate. Plus modifying brakes puts them on the highway with me. And if I was involved in this, and survived, I darn sure would find an attorney. Sorry but I think modifying a rental for ease in renting is bad juju.