Re: Trailer brakes
I just towed my V20 about 110 miles from NJ to PA and I did it without surge brakes! My tow vehicle is a GMC Envoy and I didn't experience any serious braking problems but I also didn't have any panic stops. I was in traffic but didn't exceed 60 MPH. Having said that, I don't recommend trailering a boat the size of a V20 without brakes.
The reason I was trailering without brakes was to get the boat and trailer home where I could work on them more frequently and easily. I really was very cautious for the first 10 miles. My trailer is an EasyLoader tandem with surge drum brakes. The rear set of brake assemblies were totally destroyed by salt water and the steel brake lines were also leaking so no brakes.
I have since replaced all four brake assemblies with stainless steel nuts and bolts, installed stainless steel lines, replaced all bearings, equalizers, actuator, jack, winch, lights and cables. I know I should have replaced the brake assemblies with disc brakes but I had so many repairs to do I couldn't afford them.
I think I will feel a little more secure on the return trip to Cape May!!!
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Doylestown, PA - Cape May County NJ, and all of the fishin\' holes known and unknown in the Delaware Bay and offshore!!!
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