2.5 ton towing capacity

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Thanks Wooley and AJ120,

"I wouldn't think a trailer can be registered without brakes if it has a rating greater than 750kg"
You would thinks so, and this would lead to less confusion!

With fitting brakes, presume any mechanic/engineer can do it? without additional permit/paperwork?

Thanks and regards, Duong

Can't talk about the Vic laws, but I would suspect adding brakes would up the ATM so therefore require a re registration. In SA that is a pretty easy thing, who ever adds the brakes should be able to do the paperwork if needed.

Cheers Andrew

[iantz Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close iantz]

If it's an old boat then that explains why it doesn't have brakes with a boat of this size on it. As for adding brakes, it's an easy job. If you can remove hubs to do wheel bearings, then you can add hubs with electric brakes to replace them. Then just add the necessary wire to the trailer pin / car. If it's an old boat trailer combo then the plate probably is already rated to carry the load, so after adding the brakes you won't have to do anything regarding registration. Just re-register it.

[Leethal Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Leethal]

Depending on the axle fitted adding brakes can be a simple job or a simple job with a welder ...

A lot of unbraked trailer axles do not have any provision to locate & hold the backing plates/calipers as they are simply a round or square cross section axle. As it is an old trailer I would look into replacing the axle completely with a braked axle assembly (and probably u bolts and springs) with a marine disc brakes, not an electric set up as salt water and electric brakes/magnets usually do not mix well.

Lee

[duong_ou Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close duong_ou]

Thanks Guys, all the input has been appreciated.
have opted out of purchasing the boat due to this. I'll keep looking for a boat that comes with a trailer that is equipped to do the job. Seems like too much mucking around which may cost me more down the road.

Regards, Duong

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If it's an old boat then that explains why it doesn't have brakes with a boat of this size on it. As for adding brakes, it's an easy job. If you can remove hubs to do wheel bearings, then you can add hubs with electric brakes to replace them. Then just add the necessary wire to the trailer pin / car. If it's an old boat trailer combo then the plate probably is already rated to carry the load, so after adding the brakes you won't have to do anything regarding registration. Just re-register it.

Not quite that simple to add brakes, you need to weld a mounting flange around the axle to attach the backing plate for the brakes, most axles with out brakes dont have the flange.

Cheers Andrew

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woops. forgot about the backing flange still an easy job though

[Torrie 72 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Torrie 72]

Maybe you should go for the new Holden Colorado 7. 132kW 470Nm and a 3 tonne towing capacity!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/196538/holden-colorado-7-2/

Cheers, Ben.

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Yep it is a compromise as I bought a 2016 Prado Kakadu V6 because the diesel was so gutless. Nevertheless the V6 is awesome but obviously the cost is dreadful fuel consumption. I get about 16l/100 average but can get about 14l/100 the open road. Trouble is I like to maintain a 110k speed on the open road no matter what and use the 6 speed sports trans to achieve this. Works great but sucks juice badly!