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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
1. Do you have a link to a good resource for learning how to properly adjust surge brakes? 2. I have read somewhere that there should be a lever to disengage the surge brakes for backing up. I don't seem to see any other levers on mine. Where is this typically located? -
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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
There are no titles on trailers under 4,000 lbs in my state (which seems like encouraging theft), and the 'sticker' with the VIN and data is completely faded away. I can imagine that this could have been a rental, dictating the surge brakes. I'll try to see if Big Tex can identify it by any... -
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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
Those look much better than a homemade lanyard and will be less cumbersome. Ordered! My max load will probably be 9K. Regardless, why do you prefer a pintle for heavy loads? I dislike the 'rattle' and that a WD hitch cannot be used. -
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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
I think I now understand how the emergency brake works. Upon inspecting mine, the spring plate did not catch the second sear to hold the brakes engaged. I clearanced that plate notch by another 1/8" and now it catches and holds well. Next step is to fab up a stainless cable lanyard. THANK YOU... -
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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
I'm not tracking on how the lanyard is going to engage the brakes. Does that lever 'flip' into a different position with enough force and lock up the brakes, requiring it to be re-set afterwards? Otherwise the lanyard would eventually snap and no more brakes again, or the lanyard would need to... -
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Big Tex 7x16 14K Trailer - Newbie Questions
I recently picked up a used 7x16ft Big Tex bumper pull equipment trailer with what I was told has a 14K GVWR. I couldn't verify this because the manufacturer's data sticker had been worn off. I purchased this to be able to haul my MF 390 farm tractor (sorry, I'm not a pro heavy equipment...