Surge-type actuator features easy-to-use eZ-Latch coupler mechanism, a corrosion-resistant composite master cylinder, and durable zinc plating. Electric reverse lockout activates automatically to keep trailer brakes from actuating when in reverse.
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When you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs and momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. With surge brake systems, the hydraulic actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward, once your tow vehicle starts to slow down. When this happens, the actuator contracts, applying force to its master cylinder. This in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage your trailer's brakes.
Electric Reverse Lockout
The electric reverse lockout on this trailer brake actuator is automatically activated when you shift your tow vehicle into reverse. The solenoid wires into your trailer connector - which connects to your tow vehicle - so that it can detect when you are in reverse. When your vehicle is in reverse, the solenoid ensures that the hydraulic actuator does not activate your trailer's brakes, thus allowing you to back up your rig. To use the lockout feature, you must have a 5-pole flat, 6-way round, or 7-pole trailer connector.
The coupler portion of this trailer brake actuator features a simple-to-use latching mechanism known as the eZ-Latch. With this mechanism, hooking up is as easy as dropping the coupler over your trailer hitch ball. The latch does not need to be tugged or manually activated to allow the ball into the coupler socket, nor does it have to be secured in place. Just make sure that the coupler is properly lined up with the ball when you lower it, and the rest is automatic.
Sturdy, Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Made of sturdy steel, this hydraulic trailer brake actuator features a durable zinc coating that is designed to limit rust and corrosion. This zinc coat has a 200-hour salt spray rating. In addition, the composite master cylinder is made of corrosion-resistant glass-reinforced nylon to further ensure durability.
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (8 Customer Reviews)
Surge-type actuator features easy-to-use eZ-Latch coupler mechanism, a corrosion-resistant composite master cylinder, and durable zinc plating. Electric reverse lockout activates automatically to keep trailer brakes from actuating when in reverse.Easy installation and excellent customer service!! This thing is amazing and fast to hook up to my truck. It just drops right on with no problem and auto latches very easily every time.
It fit directly over where the old one was and all of the holes lined up perfectly. Wiring the reverse lock out was easy. I spent about 30 minutes on the installation. I would recommend this unit and would order it again.
Wade R - 07/01/2020
When driving in hills or mountains the surge brakes slide forward and have caused me to burn up brakes and heat them to the point grease melts. You have lock out brakes in hilly conditions to avoid this. So you are driving with no brakes when you need them most. I will need to replace the unit in now at more cost. Unsafe and waste of money. Would not recommend buying these brakes.
I received this Demco surge-brake hydraulic hitch within 3 days. It came very well packaged and in perfect condition. I installed it fully in 10 minutes, another 20 minutes to bleed my brakes. I put it to immediate use hauling my tandem axle trailer for my 23’ boat. Worked perfectly. I love the “quick coupler” feature, which is the way the hitch clicks onto the ball. It makes one-man trailer connection a breeze. I am very pleased with the Demco hitch, as it is heavy duty and very well constructed and finished, and I am very pleased all around with etrailer.com. Thank you.
It would have been nice to include a set of installation instructions on the surge hitch
The bolt holes in the coupler didn't line up with my frame where I removed old part so had to cut. And the new coupler only has two bolt holes while the old one had three. I thought it would have been standardized.
Great quality and price.
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