Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted December 16, 2016 Moderator+ Posted December 16, 2016 Has anyone considered installing disc brakes on their Oliver? Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4
DavePhelps Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Steve and Tali, This is a pretty good description of the conversion I stumbled on to: http://roadslesstraveled.us/trailer-electric-over-hydraulic-disc-brake-conversion-fifth-wheel-rv-upgrade/ I would much rather have disc brakes myself but may wait a while and see how the stock drum brakes work out. So far, they're just OK. The hard part will be finding a good mechanic to do the work and of course coming up with the extra $'s. But they would be so sweet to have, especially for traveling in the mountains (actually, everywhere now that I think of it!). Good luck with your quest, and if you get them, be sure to let us know! Dave 2 2015 Oliver Elite, Hull 107 1998 Ford E-250, 5.4 liter
Overland Posted December 17, 2016 Posted December 17, 2016 That's a great article, Dave. Thanks for posting it. Wouldn't it be nice if this were something Oliver would offer as a factory option?
John E Davies Posted December 17, 2016 Posted December 17, 2016 Here is a previous thread, if this forum had a search engine that actually worked, we would be able to find older threads. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/disc-brakes/ I think that disk brakes are wonderful and I would love to be able to order a set from the factory. Drum brakes are from the Dinosaur Age..... John Davies Spokane WA SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT.
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