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Hooking up is simple and solid with the Demco EZ-Latch. You just drop the 2" coupler over your hitch ball, listen for the metallic clink, and you’ll know it’s locked in place. There’s no second-guessing or fiddling with the latch—once it clicks, you’ve got a secure connection ready for the road. It even has a side lock hole so you can insert a coupler lock to keep the latch from lifting and help protect against theft when parked.
This surge actuator handles braking automatically whenever your tow vehicle slows down. The inner slide pushes against the master cylinder to apply pressure through the brake lines, giving you smooth and consistent stopping power on trailers with hydraulic drum brakes. With a 7,000-lb gross towing weight capacity and 700-lb maximum tongue weight, it’s built to take on heavy loads without needing a separate brake controller.
Corrosion resistance is built right in. The heavy-duty zinc plating carries a 120-hour salt spray rating to help hold up against rust on boat or utility trailers that live outdoors. Inside, a glass-reinforced nylon master cylinder resists rust and pitting, while its large reservoir keeps plenty of brake fluid available. The automotive-style diaphragm cap seals out moisture and debris to keep your braking system cleaner over time.
Whether you’re replacing an older Atwood or Titan actuator or starting fresh, this model bolts onto a straight 3" wide trailer tongue with standard hardware. You can use two or three Grade-5 or Grade-8 bolts at 3" on-center spacing for a snug fit. The sturdy steel outer case keeps everything aligned for smooth operation, and large rear rollers let the inner slide move freely under load for reliable braking every trip.
A built-in breakaway system is already part of the assembly, providing one extra layer of protection if your trailer ever separates from the tow vehicle. The safety cable with snap hook attaches quickly and pulls the lever automatically to activate the brakes if needed—simple peace of mind built right into the actuator.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
Barry
7/29/2026
Great! Boating is so much easier with the etrailer, DM72VR.
Claire H.
7/6/2026
It's a lot of work to replace a welded-on actuator! You're new one looks great though!
Heather A.
5/26/2026
Glad to hear the swap from the Dico actuator worked out well, even with having to cut the old one off and drill new holes. That’s never the most fun part of an install, but it sounds like you got everything lined up nicely in the end. How’s it been performing since the install? Any noticeable difference compared to the original Dico setup?
Lazer S.
10/7/2025
The trailer slowing down when you want it to is definitely a nice thing to have happen, Steven! Demco makes some good stuff and this is one of my preferred actuators due to their EZ-Latch mechanism. It is so much easier to use than some of the other options out there. What kind of boat are you towing?
Mike L.
10/21/2026
Awww shucks Gary, thank you very much! We appreciate your business.
Engineer55
5/13/2025
This was a great choice and perfoming well.
Gwendolyn Y.
9/18/2025
Looks great, Josh! Based off you saying "was restoring" sounds like you're finished with the restoration. How does it handle out on the road?
Gwendolyn Y.
9/23/2025
Steve
3/4/2026
Works great. No problems at all.
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James D.
5/19/2026
Thanks for sharing your experience, Robert! We also appreciate the install and bleeding tips, insight like this is very helpful.