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• Converting Military Trailer Air Over Hydraulic Drum Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic
  You are correct, there are 4 electric over hydraulic braking systems, from 3 manufacturers, that can be used to eliminate the air over hydraulic actuator on your M200A1 trailer. These systems all require a breakaway system to meet DOT safety standards. I will detail each system for you so you can select the one that will work best for your truck and trailer setup. First, the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, # K71-650, would be a good choice because it will work with the OEM...
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• How to Install the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit for Titan BrakeRite Systems # T4822100
  If you have the Titan BrakeRite II # T4835700 then the battery cable would have been included with your kit. If you check out the diagram I attached you can see how the battery cable installs into the BrakeRite II system. I have also attached a video of this whole kit being installed on a trailer that you can use as a reference. If you jump to the 17:00 mark you can see our installer connecting the breakaway batteries. The breakaway batteries in the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit # T4822100 have...
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator For A 20000 Lb Trailer With Disc Brakes
  You mentioned a 20 ton (40000 lbs) tag trailer with disc brakes. If you have a 20 ton trailer it would most likely come with air brakes. Next, you mention a tandem axle trailer with two 10000 lb axles and disc brakes, so I am thinking you were meaning the same 20000 lb trailer. For your 20000 pound trailer with disc brakes, I recommend the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, part # T4813102. If the distance between the front axle to the trailer hitch is 16...
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• Converting from Electric Drum Trailer Brakes to Kodiak Hydraulic Disc Trailer Brakes
  To upgrade your car hauler to Disc Brakes will require several items. Since you are already setup with a brake controller for controlling electric brakes, the easiest way to upgrade would be to add an electric over hydraulic brake actuator to the trailer, like the Titan BrakeRite, # T4813102. The pump in this actuator will be activated by the brake output circuit coming from your brake controller. If your brake controller is proportional, you will need to make sure it is compatible with...
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• Parts Needed for Disc Brake Conversion on Take 3 Auto Transport Trailer with Three 7,000-Lb Axles
  I looked up the Take 3 auto transport trailer and it showed it has electric brakes. To convert your electric brakes to disc brakes you will need to use the disc brake conversion kits for 7,000-lb axles with the hub and rotor, hydraulic line kits for three axles, electric over hydraulic actuator, trailer breakaway kit, and a brake controller that is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. The disc brake conversion kits will come in pairs, so you will need three sets. These kits...
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• Activating Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes using Integrated Brake Controller on 2010 GMC 3500
  There are two options to activate the electric over hydraulic brakes on your trailer when towing with your 2010 GMC 3500 truck. The first, as you mentioned, would be to use an adapter, which also requires some additional parts. The second option would be to install an aftermarket brake controller which is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. If you decide to go with an adapter, you will first need the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter, part # T4845900. In addition to using the adapter,...
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• Breakaway Battery Kit For Titan BrakeRite Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit
  For your Titan BrakeRite # T4813102, you're going to want to use the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit for Titan BrakeRite Systems # T4822100. This kit includes 2 5 amp-hour batteries to be connected in parallel, and it includes a breakaway switch.
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• Will a Battery Charger Charge Both Batteries In Breakaway Kit # T4822100 If Wired in Parallel
  You are correct about how the batteries in the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit for Titan BrakeRite Systems, # T4822100, will be charged. Two batteries are required to meet the amp hour requirement and provide the 15 minute breakaway required by the Department of Transportation). The batteries must be wired in parallel according to the BrakeRite EHB, # T4822500, instructions (link provided for reference). A charger will charge both batteries, though because they are wired in parallel, it will take...
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• Breakaway Battery Recommendation for a Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator # T4813102
  The breakaway battery used with the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator # T4813102 that you referenced must have at least 12 amp hours. The battery will be mounted on the trailer. For a kit that includes both breakaway batteries needed you would want the part # T4822100.
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• Adapter to Convert BrakeRite to Drum Brakes and Connect to Integrated Brake Controller
  To convert a Titan BrakeRite from a disc brake application to a drum you would need the adapter you mentioned part # T4844100 and then to use with integrated brake controllers you would also need the # T4845900. These both plug inline like you mentioned. Then for a breakaway kit you'd want the part # T4822100. You would not need an SD controller. If needed your trailer would have already have that.
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• Battery Amperage Capacity with Titan Gel Cell Breakaway Kit # T4822100
  The Titan Gel Cell Breakaway Kit # T4822100 that you referenced does indeed include two gel batteries each rated for 5 amp-hours while the owner's manual for the Titan Brake-Rite EHB actuator # T4813100 does state that 12-amp-hours of battery capacity are required for proper operation. I do understand why you ask your question since the information presented certainly appears to be contradictory. My contact at Titan confirmed that their Brake-Rite EHB actuator # T4813102 will operate...
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Triple Axle Trailer with 7K Axles
  For your triple axle trailer with 7K axles I recommend the Titan BrakeRite II SD, # T4835700. the SD stands for severe duty! With this system I also recommend breakaway kit # T4822100 which was designed for the SD system. If you have a Ford or GM truck with a factory integrated brake controller you will also need adapter # T4845900 so it will work with this electric over hydraulic braking system. If you are using an aftermarket controller make sure that it has an electric over hydraulic...
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• Parts for Switch Over to Disc Brakes From Dexter Electric Drum Brakes With Neve-R-lube Bearings
  For a 7,000 pound Dexter Never Lube axle with 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern and 9/16 inch wheel studs you will not be able to go with disc brakes on the existing axle. The Problem you will run into is that the center of the hub on your existing brake drum hubs will not work with the slip over disc. Machining the drum off still would not allow the slip over disc to fit correctly. In this case you will need to go with drum brakes like you already have or special order axles that are outfitted...
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for a 20,000 Pound Tandem Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes
  For your 20,000 pound trailer with disc brakes, I recommend the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, # T4813102. I spoke with my contact at Titan to be sure this part would work for your application. He stated that it would work well and also recommended using 1/4 inch brake line if the distance from the front axle to the trailer hitch is 16 feet or more. This larger line will help the response time of the brakes. I have included a link to the installation details...
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• Is Break Away Kit Required for Military M105A2 Trailer Equipped with Titan BrakeRite Actuator
  Because the original Prodigy was not compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes, you would need to upgrade to a Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The regulations regarding the use of a break away system can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but as a general rule of thumb, we typically state that a break away system is needed for trailers weighing more than 3000 lbs. You would need to check with your state DOT for specifics. If a break away kit is required in your area, I would recommend...
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• What Size Battery Will Fit in Replacement Battery Box # TN65117
  The battery that fits in box # TN65117 measures 3.54 inches long, 2.76 inches wide, and 3.93 inches tall. Including the terminals it is 4.17 inches tall. A battery that is at most these dimensions or smaller would fit in the box. It is designed as a replacement for Titan breakaway kit # T4822100. I have included a link to other battery boxes that we carry.
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator for a 24,000 Pound Tandem Axle Trailer, Disc Brakes
  For your 24,000 pound trailer with disc brakes, I recommend the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, # T4813102. If the distance between the front axle to the trailer hitch is 16 feet or more, it is recommended to use 1/4 inch brake line to help with a better response time of the trailer brakes. I have included a link to the installation details for # T4813102 below. If you do not already have one, you will need a compatible brake controller to operate the BrakeRite....
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• Recommended Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Set Up for 2016 Montana 3710FL 5th Wheel
  I was able to confirm that your Montana 3710FL uses tandem 7000 lb axles. A 7K axle would typically have an 8 on 6-1/2 wheel bolt pattern and the spindles would be compatible with a 25580 inner and an 14125A outer bearing. You'll want to identify the inner and outer wheel bearings used by your current hub/drums. Let me know if your hubs uses a different outer bearing. If your drums use the 25580 inner and 14125A outer bearing, I'd recommend the Kodiak 13 Inch Hub/Rotor Kit, part # K2HR712E....
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• Remote Operated Brake Controller for Gooseneck Trailer with Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
  We do not offer a remote brake controller option that will work with the Carlisle HydraStar disc brake actuator you referenced. The most cost-effective option would be to bite the bullet and temporarily install a brake controller in the rental truck that is compatible with electric/hydraulic brakes like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. This would involve some wiring, such as tapping into the brake light circuits, and running a power and ground wire to the battery. You would also...
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch for Gel Cell Breakaway Kit
  The switch for breakaway kits like the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit # T4822100 are universal so you can mix parts from different manufacturers. So for this kit I recommend the Hopkins Replacement Breakaway Switch # HM20014.
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Silverado
  For a trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes, you will first need an electric over hydraulic brake actuator. I recommend the Titan BrakeRite EHB electric-hydraulic actuator # T4813102. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. Since your 2008 Chevy Silverado has a factory integrated brake controller, you will need an adapter, # T4845900, so the integrated brake controller and EHB unit can properly communicate. The other option, and what many people do,...
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• Parts Needed to Add Brakes to a Boat Trailer Towed by a 2003 Ford Ranger
  You can add electric brakes but since you have a boat trailer and they will be getting in the water I recommend hydraulic disc brakes. Hydraulic brakes can be used with an electric brake controller. There are several components you will need to add brakes to the trailer. I have included a link to an FAQ article that goes over the components you will need. There are 5 essential parts: brake mounting flanges, disk brake assemblies, brake line kit, an electric over hydraulic actuator, and...
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• Can a Titan Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator be Installed without a Break Away Kit
  Technically, you could install the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 without a break away kit. However, that is illegal in most states and you would be hit with a heavy fine if the break away kit is missing or not functional. To add a break away kit use # T4822100.
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• Is Titan BrakeRite Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 Compatible with 2014 Dodge Ram
  I spoke with my contact at Titan and he said you will have no problem using the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 on your boat trailer setup that weighs 9,000 pounds as long as your vehicle has an in-cab electric brake controller compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. I recommend the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit for Titan BrakeRite Systems, # T4822100. This system will engage the trailer brakes should the trailer become detached from the tow...
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