Those look like a nice addition. I will be interested in what you think of them. Also let us know the width that your trail is, since we will all have the same mirror span it may effect those with wider or narrower trailers. Thanks
@PapaPierogi73
Steve, If the the trailer is balance evenly it is like a teeter totter with the axle being the fulcrum. The tongue weight should be heavier than the tail and typically 10-15% of the weight of the trailer. If it is too light it will buck up and down at the ball. So if your trailer weighs 3500#...
Starcraft come standard with electric brakes.
Steve,
There are a number of things to consider.
I see you have a lift, did you replace the max tow rear springs for something else?
When you are driving around, do you have your water holding tank filled? It shouldn't be particularly if it is aft...
The reason for the clearance between the bump stop and the pad is to allow for a normal ride when truck is not loaded. When the bed has a load in it or a tongue weight from a trailer it settles on the pad allowing the rubber Sumos or Timbrens to assist.
In the 80s I had a 2.8L S10 Blazer and would use 4 low to crawl the farm fields while ground hog hunting. I was able to some extent use my binoculars to glass for hogs while moving. It wasn't the best. I'll have to try my JT and see if it would be a steadier platform, the S10 had to be feathered...
The best reason not to go with the OEM controller is because using an aftermarket you can say it's a "MOD". Everybody makes changes to just about every piece on their trucks, but when it comes to the brake controller they want an OME.
So as @ShadowsPapa said: