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Marcus · 02-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Guys - Just read the comments concerning the trailering of a "A" (below), and have to agree that a full-size TRUCK is best (I have a Ford F150 SuperCrew); that said, my question is concerning the comments reference "surge brakes." I have two open car-haulers, one 18' and one 20' - both with dual axles, one with electric and one with surge brakes - and I actually prefer the surge over the electric. The surge seems to "pull harder" when stopping (maybe my imagination). Can someone tell me WHY they disagree that electric brakes are better than surge brakes??

1931 flamingo · 02-22-2013, 06:05 PM

When I towed (24' prowler/olds custom cruiser wagon) there was an adjustable rheostat (?) to control how much brake was applied, also a lever on the dash that could be used if it got to sway (also had a friction sway control installed).
Paul in CT

dennisonk1957 · 02-23-2013, 07:51 AM

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Electric brakes throughout the rheostat can be heightened for the weight of the load. I like that.

02-22-2013, 05:07 PM	#1
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 609	RE: Trailering.......... Guys - Just read the comments concerning the trailering of a "A" (below), and have to agree that a full-size TRUCK is best (I have a Ford F150 SuperCrew); that said, my question is concerning the comments reference "surge brakes." I have two open car-haulers, one 18' and one 20' - both with dual axles, one with electric and one with surge brakes - and I actually prefer the surge over the electric. The surge seems to "pull harder" when stopping (maybe my imagination). Can someone tell me WHY they disagree that electric brakes are better than surge brakes?? __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

02-22-2013, 06:05 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Trailering.......... When I towed (24' prowler/olds custom cruiser wagon) there was an adjustable rheostat (?) to control how much brake was applied, also a lever on the dash that could be used if it got to sway (also had a friction sway control installed). Paul in CT

02-23-2013, 07:51 AM	#3
dennisonk1957 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 205	Re: Trailering.......... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Electric brakes throughout the rheostat can be heightened for the weight of the load. I like that. __________________ "The Family Ford"