I built my 1600# teardrop trailer to tow with my Toyota FJ, so I didn't worry much about trailer brakes with such a large, well braking tow vehicle.
Well my 4WD FJ gets 15 mpg, while my Subaru cross trek gets 28 mpg. I was thinking for long pavement camping trips, where I do not plan to go offroad, I might tow with my cross trek.
I have a dexter 3500lb axle that came with brake mourning plates. What do you recommend for adding a brake system? Do I need a brake controller?
I found these. Good or not?
http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Electric-Brake-Assembly-right/dp/B0098M5LUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430434587&sr=8-1&keywords=Electric+trailer+brake
http://www.amazon.com/5-hole-Bolt-Circle-Brake-Axles/dp/B001IN5KUI/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_y