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Bolt it on your boat trailer and get it back into action! The plating on this actuator is 2 times stronger than standard zinc, and EZ-Latch is a step above the usual trigger latch, making hitching up practically automatic. Proudly made in the USA.
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If your trailer isn't married to just one tow vehicle, this Demco actuator will be a great option for you. Just keep in mind that because it doesn't have a reverse lockout on it to keep your brakes from locking up, either you will need to add a manual one (DM5939 - sold separately) or have free-backing brakes instead.
Few things matter in towing as much as a secure connection to your hitch ball. The thing of it is, some coupler latches don't really have a way to show you that they have a firm grasp on the hitch ball. You either just have to eyeball it or try to wiggle the coupler latch until it closes. And if you opt for just trusting your coupler and assuming it's on there, you might not notice the gap between the ball and your coupler's ball socket, an issue known as highballing, until it's too late and you lose your trailer on the highway.
That won't be an issue with the EZ-Latch on this Demco actuator. Just center your coupler over the hitch ball, and lower your trailer tongue as you normally would.
As the coupler's socket slowly accepts the hitch ball, you'll see the latch rise. Keep lowering your trailer tongue until you hear the metalic clink . When you do, you'll know for certain that you've got a good, strong connection, without the need to tug or wiggle the latch into place. This gets you on the road a little bit quicker and with a lot more confidence.
The other neat thing about the EZ-Latch is the low-profile design of the handle itself. It waterfalls onto the coupler's socket. This contour does 2 things: it deflects anything that might accidentally get under the latch handle to release the ball, and it limits any damage to the coupler should anything hit it. Because it's not sticking up like a sore thumb, it's much less likely to get bent or broken by flying road debris or your tailgate.
When we first saw the latch, we, like most people, wrote it off as it being "just plastic." Turns out it's actually a nylon composite, which Demco said was pretty durable. So we tested it in the same way that any sensible (albeit skeptical) person would - we beat it with a hammer. When we couldn't get the latch to break, we were sold. (Someone probably did lose a bet, though. It was a while ago, so who can really say?)
The EZ-latch is so easy to use that you don't even need a safety pin to keep the ball secured inside the socket. But you can, as a theft deterrent, put a locking pin through the dedicated hole on the side of the coupler.
You might see the phrase "hard plastic" and think, how durable could that really be? But the truth is, it's tougher than it looks and you'll probably never break it.
Its real name is acetal copolymer. It has a self-lubricating surface. It's extremely resilient, durable, and smooth. And it wears well over time. In fact, this same can even be found in some automotive applications, making it perfectly suited for a telescoping brake actuator on a boat trailer.
When you slow to a stop as you're towing, momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. When this happens, the surge brake actuator compresses the master cylinder inside, which forces it to push hydraulic fluid out to your brake lines, ultimately engaging your trailer brakes. When you start moving again, the actuator will telescope back out, stopping the flow of fluid back to the brakes and allowing your trailer's wheels to start rolling again.
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The product is awesome as is everything I have purchased from you in the past. As for the packaging...less than adequate by far. Luckily the product wasn't damaged. The box was destroyed and had been taped up by (I'm assuming) the carrier. No harm, no foul but putting a heavy object with sharp edges loosely in a box will never fare well. Packaging dept. needs a slap!
very little use so far but all is working good I am very happy with my purchase
Order part and came in a timely matter. This is the second time ordering this for 2 trailers and no complaints. Thank you.
Thanks!! What a great experience with etrailer.com. Trailer needed many parts, rusted, broken etc. Tried to contact maker of trailer for replacement parts, bad experience. Rude, unwilling to help, handling fees, VERY expensive shipping, and cash up front. I then turned to etrailer.com! Fantastic people on the line, sales personal were Kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about all my trailer needs. My parts arrived quickly, free shipping, and accurate. Not to mention I saved a bunch of money!!!! New Break System from front to back, new Trailer Winch. Thanks, Customer for life!
Did not fit my trailer tong as it was not 3"sq. Quality of product is good, E trailer service is fantastic great people to work with, arrival time was as stated. My trailer Is not standard and brake assembly is no longer made for this tong. They did make some suggestions but I was able to find another supplier who had rebuild kit. The cost was much higher. Returns were easy. I use e-trailer as my first go to.
Very helpful and got the right answers and part
The products I received were of good quality and were bolt on replacement for what was originally on my trailer. Very pleased.
everything worked just as advertised. installation was pretty striate forward. I had to make a few changed to hydraulic lines but all worked fine.
Correct part, easy to install. Great quality! Helpful staff to determine what I needed!
Ken B.
6/25/2020
Working perfectly.
Needed this product ASAP to fix a trailer that needed to be back on the road. Received on time as promised and worked amazingly well. Thank you so much for saving my butt! Keep up the great work!
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Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: Item has minor cosmetic sticker residue. Otherwise unused.
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Joe S.
7/6/2020
The brake actuator is still working properly