Trailer brakes on Fish house

[fishinbabe]

I was just wondering if anyone has put trailer brakes on their retractables? We have a 6-1/2 x 16 foot house that we are considering putting brakes on, but not sure if that will work or not. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[LaZyDayZ]

I am looking into doing the same.

My first problem is figuring how to get a back plate on the

spindle. If I make any progress I will share. Please do the same also.

[fishinbabe]

Haven't seen much of a response on this. Doesn't anyone have brakes on their fish houses????

[fast40m]

I am just wondering why you are thinking of doing this? I know the legal side. I was wondering if you are having problems or something.

[love to hunt]

A retro fit is probably something that isn't done much. Those that don't have breaks probaly don't need them.

But if you need breaks they will have to be electric as a surge system would be too difficult. The breaks lines would be very tricky on a axel that moves that much.

You would need to replace your hub assembly with a drum assembly and have a mounting bracket made and welded on so that you can mount the backer plate that holds all the break stuff.

The parts you would need if you have 3500# axels can be purchased at Redneck Trailer in St Cloud.

I would use these parts:

2 each 116600 - Complete Hub Assembly $60.00 each

1 each 188860 - Left Break Assembly $49.33

1 each 188865 - Right Break assembly $49.33

The custome bracket would have to be made and welded on by a welding shop. As I am a welder I can say this would not be difficult and shouln't be too costly. It would essentially consist of a square plate with 4 holes drilled in it to accomidate the bolts on the backer plate.

I am going to building my new fish house after deer season and I will be putting breaks on it. Since it will be a prototype I will be installing them myself and will take pictures and start a thread on the process with pictures.

LayZy, I know the fishhouse you have has the option for breaks. I would call the manufacturer and request the parts through them. They probably have them on hand.

Ed

[LaZyDayZ]

I got a quote from my frame builder and they do have a kit for brakes. I just havent had time to move forward with it yet.

As to the question why? Legality is only a small portion of it. I put a lot of miles on my rig over the winter and summer using it as a camper. The extra stopping power gives me peace of mind when I have the 6 kids and momma in the vehicle with me.

[McGurk]

Thanks for posting L2H and LaZyDayZ, and let us all know how the retrofits go. And we all know that you can't put a price on family. If it can be done for less than $1000 most people will have a much safer trailer for everyone else's sake on the road, let alone your own. And yes, I know that not all houses will necessitate braking systems. With the sizes and yearround use of Fishhouses being built and purchased this will become a very important topic when purchasing/ building new houses from now on.