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03-17-2016, 03:03 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Shannock
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #15764
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Hydraulic Brakes
Anyone had hydraulic disc brakes put on their 5th wheel? Improves stopping ability by over 50%? What's the real word?
Thanks
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03-17-2016, 03:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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If you do a search Under disc brakes I think you will find some good information. I recall reading some posts on this subject.
Tom Marty
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03-17-2016, 04:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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Had them installed last Oct. and I would say they help more then 50%.. My thought is I will not have a trailer without them..
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03-17-2016, 04:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Had them installed four years ago. About a half mile from Mor/Ryde a woman in a red car pulled out in front of us, saw us and froze. I was sure we were going right thru her. Stopped with a couple of feet to spare. Never had a product prove it's self on the way home before. Not sure about 50%, but it makes a big difference.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-18-2016, 01:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I installed them on my heavy SOB. it really makes a difference. I never could smoke the tires on either fifth wheel, and the trailer stays behind me in a panic stop
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03-18-2016, 02:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hillsdale
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #13509
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I installed hydraulic brakes in November. Pulled it from Illinois to Florida and back. I can not believe how much better I can stop the trailer. I would say very close to 50% improvement. I'll never pull another one without them. I now feel that I at least have a chance if something pulls out in front of me.
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03-18-2016, 04:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Yep, once you've pulled a heavy trailer with Disc Brakes, you'll new go back to one with Drums!
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-18-2016, 03:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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When you have them you will find the trailer stops the truck.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-18-2016, 06:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Round Rock
Posts: 475
M.O.C. #17905
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Had disc brakes installed in Nov '15. no comparison. Ford controller a little slow on response to activate but still better than drum system. And I can easily lock'em up if I set controller high enough. Set mine at 5.5 so they don't lock up. Well worth the $$$.
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Pete & Joan & "Honey" fur-baby.
2015 Montana 3611RL 2012 F350 6.7 DRW Lariat
Disc Brakes & Sailun 14 ply S637
6-pt Hydraulic leveling
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03-18-2016, 08:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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I too am interested in converting to disc brakes...can anyone who's done it share what brand they went with and what drove their decision? What about cost and the best place to buy?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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03-19-2016, 08:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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You can get a Titan system for $1800 - $2000 parts only as a DIY or installed approx $2500 to $3000, or you can go to Mor/ryde and get the complete install for approx $3000. Installation prices vary slightly from rig to rig.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-19-2016, 05:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Round Rock
Posts: 475
M.O.C. #17905
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Mine is Titan. $2750 installed in my drive way. Neat install.
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Pete & Joan & "Honey" fur-baby.
2015 Montana 3611RL 2012 F350 6.7 DRW Lariat
Disc Brakes & Sailun 14 ply S637
6-pt Hydraulic leveling
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03-19-2016, 05:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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We have Mor/ryde install our in Elkhart IN. I think the cost was about $3000 but not sure because we had I/S suspension installed as a package deal..
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03-20-2016, 04:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have the IS suspension on this 2013 but not the brakes did not have the $$$ to do both but brakes are on our list perhaps at the next fall rally.
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03-20-2016, 07:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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We had the Kodiac Disc Brakes put on when we got the MorRyde Independent Suspension installed at 2015 Fall Rally and as I remember it was $5,800 for both. Two good upgrades. So far we think our upgrades have kept us at or better than Brand New, and know we are saving money by upgrading and not trading.
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03-21-2016, 12:10 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Newbury Park
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11329
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Went with Kodiak brakes from E-trailer and with Demco hydraulic lines. Installed a Actulink Actuator (ACT 1600)from Amazon for under $1,500. Did all the work myself. Installed the line under the underbelly enclosure, instead of running the lines along the frame.
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03-21-2016, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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How do you guys feel about the IS from MorRyde?
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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03-22-2016, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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MorRyde Independent Suspension is great, wouldn't leave home without it.
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03-24-2016, 07:47 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Quincy
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #13543
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Installed Kodiak brakes with Titan controller last April - did it myself with parts from etrailer for $1850. I agree with the 50% braking improvement and will say again this is the best safety improvement you can make to any trailer!
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03-24-2016, 03:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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I had them put on my 07 Montana in Dec of 12. I also went with the IS by MorRyde because of the 40% added torque. I felt the existing suspension (spring hangers and springs) would not handle that additional torque. I have not been sorry. Safe travels.
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