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The built-in electric lockout makes backing up smooth and easy. When you shift into reverse, the solenoid automatically prevents the trailer brakes from engaging, so you can move up an incline or around tight corners without resistance. It wires right into a 5-pole flat, 6-way round, or 7-pole connector, so once installed, there’s nothing extra to think about—just reliable control every time you back up.
This bolt-on actuator uses hydraulic surge action to apply your trailer’s disc brakes when your tow vehicle slows down. As momentum pushes the trailer forward, the actuator contracts to pressurize the master cylinder and deliver consistent braking force. The design creates a straight-line telescoping action that keeps braking smooth even with heavy loads up to 14,000 lbs gross towing weight and 1,400 lbs maximum tongue weight.
The adjustable channel gives you flexibility to match your coupler height and keep your trailer level. With 3 mounting positions and a 4" vertical range of adjustment, it’s easy to line everything up whether you’re using a standard ball coupler, lunette ring, or clevis attachment. The included 2-5/16" ball coupler has a trigger latch with a circle grip that makes hitching simple and secure.
Durable steel construction and a rust-resistant zinc plating make this actuator ideal for harsh conditions. The coating protects against corrosion from water or road salt, while the sturdy body resists bending during tight turns or jackknife situations. A built-in shield also protects the solenoid valve from dirt and moisture, keeping the system working smoothly over time.
The integrated breakaway kit is designed to activate the brakes if your trailer ever disconnects from the tow vehicle. It’s a simple safety feature that helps prevent runaways and adds peace of mind when hauling heavy gear or equipment.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're going to take a look at the Titan hydraulic disc brake actuator with the electric lockout, and a 14,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. Now this hydraulic actuator will activate your trailer brakes when your tow vehicle slows or stops. Basically when you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs, and the momentum will push your trailer towards the rear of your vehicle. So with surge brake systems, the actuator's triggered as your trailer moves forward once your tow vehicle starts to slow down.So, when this happens, this actuator will contract, goes to the inside of this part right here, applies the force to the master cylinder, and this in turn will supply the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage your trailer brakes. This one is a unique roller design. You can see there's two rollers here, two rollers down here.
This'll help reduce the resistance during the telescoping to create a straight line movement.If you notice on the rollers, they do have these grease zerk fittings that you're going to attach your grease pin to, makes for easy lubrication. This is a sturdy, durable steel construction, resists bending and any jack-knife situations. Now the electric reverse lockout, which is the cylinoid right back here, this'll let you back up without actuating your trailer brakes. The electric reveres lockout on this actuator is automatically activated when you shift your tow vehicle into reveres.The cylinoid will wire into your trailer connector, which connects to your tow vehicle. So, it can detect when you're in reverse.
So when your vehicle's in reverse, this cylinoid insures that the hydraulic actuator does not activate your trailer brakes. Thus allow you to back up your vehicle. You do need to remember you use this reverse lockout. You must have a 5-way flat, 6-way round, or 7-way trailer connector. Also, if you notice, they have a nice built in shield over it to protect the cylinoid from the elements and from any damage.Up front here, they have this adjustable channel.
Has three different mounting positions for the ball coupler. And it can also accept a lunette ring or clevis attachment coupler which we do sell separately. This one comes with the ball coupler. The ball coupler uses this trigger latch, which allows for safe and easy coupling and uncoupling. Has a nice circle grip here, makes the latch simple to use.
You just pull back on the trigger, it opens the ball socket, drop it on the ball socket, let it go, and it'll lock right into place.This has a nice corrosion resistant zinc plate finish to it. On top here, we're the chain is, you can see, this is the breakaway kit, it's all included. This is a bolt on installation. Application, this is for trailers with disc brakes. Gross towing weight capacity is 14,000 pounds. Tongue weight capacity is 1,400 pounds. The ball size that this coupler fits on is a 2-5/16 diameter. And this mounts to a three inch wide trailer tongue. And the vertical range of adjustment on the bracket right here, is four inches.But that should do it for the review on the Titan hydraulic disc brake actuator with the electric lockout, and a 14,000 pound gross towing capacity.
Ratings & Reviews
Jenny N.
8/9/2022
The solenoid valve for the Titan brake actuators has one eighth inch pipe NPT threads on the make end and three eighth - 24 inverted seat threads on the female side that a three sixteenth size brake line would install to. We do have a video that is useful about the solenoid and installation.
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Brooke M.
11/27/2024
Hey Matt! I asked Dexter about this, and here is what they said. Make sure the actuator is fully extended back out. This will take the pressure off. If you are having an issue getting it extended. You can block the wheels and slightly pull forward. Once off make sure there are no burrs on the ball or in the ball coupler. Also make sure the ground is level. Is this a new actuator or ball ? Let me know if this helps or not!
Bruce
12/11/2023
The Dexter hitch is performing well, although I have found it needs to be lined up precisely to the ball to connect...low tolerances that way. Another concern I have, although it has no direct bearing on this hitch, is that I recently learned some jurisdictions are only allowing tandem trailers with electric/hydraulic brakes...I guess they feel solely hydraulic surge brakes are "less" safe? You guys might consider a small note about this in your descriptions.
Jenny N.
12/12/2023
Burton
4/18/2023
Working out is just as it should no issues at all.
Brooke M.
7/17/2025
Hey Brandon! Let me look at this and make sure you're taken care of. I am sorry it arrived that way!
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Dennis G.
9/13/2018
Works fine, But there are many times that a bypass or lockout is needed.