Disc Brakes on 8k# Trailer

[masterdrago]

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[uwskier]

Just wondering if anyone has felt the need to add disc brakes to their travel trailer. Ours seem to do a good job of getting the rig shut down in a panic stop so far. I had tinkered with the idea on our 17,000# Montana of installing disc brakes but never did since we sold it b4 pulling steep grades. Had a dually then with exhaust brakes. Now pulling the 7,500# trailer with an F150. Has anyone spent the 2 grand to upgrade theirs?

I'd like disc brakes on my Imagine for their consistency more than anything. On my drums, there's a big difference in stop and go traffic when they're hot vs cool. But, if I crank up the gain too high, I can lock them up. I don't think I need any more binding power than that.

[Najataagihe]

Having just traded my 2950, after 26,000 miles, I would spend the money on the suspension.

I had a 2600, before the 2950, and, also, towed it with an F-150.

The brakes are fine.

If you just have to spend money, get a Hensley or a ProPride hitch, then beef up the suspension, as those stock bushings wear out, fast.

Mor-Ryde CRE3000, heavy-duty shackles, wet bolts, X-braces and Sumo Springs make a world of difference in tracking and handling.

Start with the hitch and add, as needed...

[masterdrago]

Thanks for the input. I've looked at the suspension and see lots of room for improvement. Like you said, wet bolts, and CRE3000, but I saw a post on the sister GD forum that one guy seemed to have issues with the upgrade you're referencing. https://
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[masterdrago]

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[jjbbrewer]

the sister GD forum that one guy seemed to have issues with the upgrade you're referencing.

Oopsie, you ran into the forum war. These 2 sites aren't sisters - more like mortal enemies. ;-)