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adam schletz

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adam schletz Apprentice

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I was wondering if someone has any info reguarding fish house brakes .I am having a 8x18(plus 4 foot v ) built for me with hydrolic lift. I have never owned a house this big and dont know how well it will or wont stop. What are my options for brakes and do I really need them. Thanks in advance

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Adam, If your house weighs or is capable of carrying over 3000 lbs, you NEED brakes that can stop the motion of your house. You have 2 options, electric or surge. AND as stated previous, if your house weighs or is capable of carrying over 3000# You REALLY need brakes. There is an old thread that will confirm what I've stated. Phred52

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the reason the law started is because in cities like st. cloud and brainerd, they were having alot of accidents with trucks pulling fish houses. they were skidding through intersections on their way "up north" and back because their houses were too heavy and didn't have brakes and the tow vehicle couldn't stop them. So, yes, you need brakes. it's not that big of a job, 200-300 or so.

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if there is a flange for them to mount to on the axle it will be very easy to do otherwise a plate need to be bought and welded on and needs to be very square and in the correct spot best left to a profesional. it the plates there a very easy bolt on with some wiring for electric otherwise hydraulic needs plumbing as well as a new coupler with the brake unit in it.

Jesse

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Thanks for the input, I figured it couldnt hurt but I was told they are going to run me anywhere from 700 to 1000 bucks. That is hard to swallow!! DOes anyone out there have a steel framed house .I am wondering what the best way to attatch the plywood(cedar) to it.Adam

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Yes brakes are a must! I built a 20' vee last year and added 7200# backing plates from brake warehouse in Minneapolis . they will stop the vehicle . As far as attaching plywood to steel I would recommend pl 400 and self taping countersunk screws and add a strip to cover.. I also used ranger boat carpet with reflective wrap from menards as carpet pad also has R-value, you won't believe how it performs!

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