Electric Brakes - Operation and maintenance question?

[flat_lander]

My wife and I just purchased a new Viking 2308ST. We pick it up in a few weeks!!  

As a first time PU buyer I've been experiencing information overload as I try to prepare myself.   I'm greatful for this message board as I have learned a lot just browsing through the many different post.    

My question:  Can someone explain the basic concept of how the electric trailer brakes work?  Also,  what about maintenance?  How often do these need to be serviced?   Is there a typical life expectency or mileage  before servicing?

Thanks,
flat_lander

[abbear]

Look here:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/trailer_resource_library

Dexter makes the axles and brakes on most popups.  They should have your answer here.

You should also get a thick manual from them with your trailer that has a lot of info as well.

Hope this helps.

[flat_lander]

Look here:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/trailer_resource_library

Dexter makes the axles and brakes on most popups.  They should have your answer here.

You should also get a thick manual from them with your trailer that has a lot of info as well.

Hope this helps.

Abbear Thanks,
  Wow, lots of info on the Dexter site.  I think this will be a great resource.  I see they are in-fact the makers of the E-Z-Lube Axle that comes standard on the Viking PU.

Thanks Again.

[AustinBoston]

You also need to know about brake controllers.  I'll post more later, but rule 1 is...stay away from timer-based controllers.  They are nothing but nuisance that you will never be happy with.

Austin

[flat_lander]

Thanks, from everything that I 've read I'll be going with the Prodigy.  The DrawTite Intella Stop Ultra is the Prodigy re-branded and my local Master Hitch will install it.  

-flat_lander