Jack Mayer Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 If you are planning on adding IS later I would wait until then and do an entire replacement. At that time you can decide to go with 1) Dexter 2) Kodiak 3) the type of actuator, BluDot or electric/hydrualic. If you have three axles and go Dexter then the size of the cylinders REQUIRE that you use a dual BluDot system. TWO brake can/master cylinder pairs. There is no single master cylinder (for BluDot) that will push enough volume of fluid. I do like the Tuson ABS system, and almost put that on my current trailer. I just could not leave my BluDot behind, though. It works exceptionally well. If you have enough time and research "power" putting on a pure air system with the 17.5's is possible. I have not done it, but the components are available.....air anti-lock disc's would be "nice". Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yea, abs has a lot of positive values. Wet roads and snow it would really shine. I can see a camper coming around with an HDT under very slick conditions. Going to research that Jack. Thanks 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 In My Not So Humble Opinion ...... , if you aren't singled, the electric drums on the Teton are fine as you likely only use them for the last 100 ft of a normal stop. For a panic stop, if you keep them adjusted properly (takes only a screwdriver and the wheel off the ground) the drums will serve you well and not lighten your wallet $3K. I have heard a number of stories about folks that had the electric over hydraulics eat up a couple sets of pads and rotors because the caliper sticks or they don't fully release or ???? We weigh right at 50,000 lbs (10K, 25K, and 15K on the Teton), and it stops just fine in a planned or unplanned stop. If I ever feel a bunch of $$$$ causing heat and discomfort on my back side, it's 17.5" wheels and tires rated at 4850 lbs for me....ya that's it, ya We are singled. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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