The motor attaches to the gearbox. AFAIK you do need to support the front of the trailer. The motor and gear reduction are two separate things, and the "brake" is built into the motor. I don't think the motor is serviceable either.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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