Camper brakes

ray
Ensure that the over ride piston is not seized. Also check that the reversing lock is not left in place when towing.
Peter

Other than the brake issue - how have you found the adventure ct as we are picking ours up in the next few weeks?

There are a number of reasons disk brakes were invented.

I have a similar problem on my TrakShak. I have dismantled the brakes and cleaned everything and they work until the next dusty trip or muddy creek crossing. I wonder if the dirt gets impregnated into the shoes and just won't let them grip. I have been told to re-route the cable to give a better pull but they used to work as they are.

I did not worry about it too much while living in the Hill, I could go a long way out there without using the brakes at all. But it is proving to be a bit of problem getting around over here on the coast.

I am seriously considering going to an overide disk set up to see how that goes. I am a bit shy of electric brakes because of the abuse my trailer puts up with. If someone can assure me that they don't mind getting drowned then I will have a closer look there.

Duncs

Don't give up on the electrics - I've got them on my Campomatic (ALKO hardware) and they have had a harsh time too, but still keep going - they get a bit 'grabby' when cold but once warmed up they seem fine - I'll need new shoes soon and will put new HD magnets in, but with suitable adjustment, they've been great for me.

Ray,

I have a camper with cable over-ride discs and its quite sensitve to the amount of lube/grease on the slide thingy at the coupling. I think the biggest problem with my setup is the amount of down-weight it gets subjected to and also the dust accumulating on the coupling which increases drag/reduces effectiveness.
The camper is on 265/75x16 tyres. Had a boat on tandem with leading axle braked, running 185x13 tyres. This was twice the weight of the camper, but over a 8 year period only adjusted the cable occasionally. Wasn't used in the same dusty conditions as camper but they were very good. This is why I got them fitted to camper.
I wonder if there's some way of adjusting the spring in the coupling as thier doesn't appear to be any compensation for different wheel sizes???

Had the same reservations as you over electric and don't like the one piece bearing/drum design of the things, or their ability to trap dust in the drum. With discs you can see whats going on.

Good luck,

Trouble with cable over-ride is that when wishing to brake, the cable tension/stretch has to be 'taken-up' before the brakes are actually applied. Don't like them at all. If you are not keen on electric, what about hydraulic over-ride. Once adjusted correctly I have found them to be satisfactory. As with all over-ride systems, the tow vehicle has to induce a retarding effect on the vehicle being towed therefore the tow vehicle will always be taking the greater share of the braking load. That;s how they work.

Thank heaps to all who have replied. I think a good set of electric brakes are in order. . Also I think im used to the trailer to do more braking than the towing vehicle.
To Ken R. I bought my camper 2nd hand generally as a unit it is great. just a few little mods here and there. I want to be able to run the two water tanks together via a hose and two taps. I have removed the fridge out of its box because it couldn't keep up in the heat. The heat and/ or box has buckled the fridge door on mine. So when you close the fridge door the interior light stays on