Solution for Prestige Boat Trailer Surge Brake Actuator Replacement

Updated 05/30/2024 | Published 05/27/2024

Question:

I have a single axle Prestige boat trailer with surge brakes and the entire mechanism for the the coupler and surge brakes has failed. But it isnt a standard surge brake master cylinder assembly. Any tips on what parts to buy to replace it?

asked by: Shawn C

Atwood Actuator Welded to Trailer
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Expert Reply:

Hey Shawn, so you have a now discontinued Atwood actuator that is totally obsolete so you will need to have it removed and install a replacement like the part # 099-175-20 which is for surge disc brakes. You'll need to have your Atwood cut off and this welded back on it it's place.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Shawn C.

5/30/2024

Ok, I have 12"x2" drum brakes, I realize they make one for drums. Can I step down in size since my axle is only 5200lb? Or should I stick with the 7500lb version?

Jameson C.

5/30/2024

@ShawnC For a similar actuator that costs a little less and works with drum brakes we have the Demco part # DM72VR that would work great. It has a 7k capacity.