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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…
view full answer...The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…
view full answer...Hey Dwyane yes that is necessary unfortunately. We do have disc brake kits like the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE68YR which will work with 7,000 lb axles that uses specific bearings. The last couple of things you'd need is a brake line kit…
view full answer...I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…
view full answer...You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…
view full answer......I just recieved a Dexter DX7.5L brake actuator from etrailer. I am installing it on a 3x5 rectangular trailer tongue. The actuator will obviously slide over the tongue with several inches 2...
view full answer...Hello Bob, I’m sorry, but we do not offer kits with 5/8" studs. That said, the Hydrastar actuator paired with the Kodiak brakes is a great setup! The only thing I would recommend changing is the brake lines, here’s the combination I would…
view full answer...Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for…
view full answer...For the absolutely best performance and reliability you can't beat the HydraStar electric over hydraulic actuators. We have found that they are the most reliable, react the fastest and just in general work the best. For just the actuator you…
view full answer......to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a reverse lockout. For example, the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX56FR has an electric lockout. The solenoid is wired to the reverse light circuit...
view full answer...The Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HS481-8067 is designed to be completely plug-and-play so the female end of the 7-way would need to connect to the 7-way cable that's already installed on the trailer…
view full answer......The distance between the mounting holes of the Dexter coupler part # DX56FR is 3 inches so it would bolt right up to your trailer. For a manual lockout you could use with this you'd want part # DX94...
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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…
view full answer...The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…
view full answer...Hey Dwyane yes that is necessary unfortunately. We do have disc brake kits like the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE68YR which will work with 7,000 lb axles that uses specific bearings. The last couple of things you'd need is a brake line kit…
view full answer...I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…
view full answer...You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…
view full answer......I just recieved a Dexter DX7.5L brake actuator from etrailer. I am installing it on a 3x5 rectangular trailer tongue. The actuator will obviously slide over the tongue with several inches 2...
view full answer...Hello Bob, I’m sorry, but we do not offer kits with 5/8" studs. That said, the Hydrastar actuator paired with the Kodiak brakes is a great setup! The only thing I would recommend changing is the brake lines, here’s the combination I would…
view full answer...Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for…
view full answer...For the absolutely best performance and reliability you can't beat the HydraStar electric over hydraulic actuators. We have found that they are the most reliable, react the fastest and just in general work the best. For just the actuator you…
view full answer......to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a reverse lockout. For example, the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX56FR has an electric lockout. The solenoid is wired to the reverse light circuit...
view full answer...The Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HS481-8067 is designed to be completely plug-and-play so the female end of the 7-way would need to connect to the 7-way cable that's already installed on the trailer…
view full answer......The distance between the mounting holes of the Dexter coupler part # DX56FR is 3 inches so it would bolt right up to your trailer. For a manual lockout you could use with this you'd want part # DX94...
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Dexter brake actuators are a top choice for enthusiasts looking to upgrade or replace their trailer's braking system. Known for their ease of installation and reliable performance, these actuators fit a variety of trailer types and offer smooth braking experiences. Perfect for both new builds and refurbishing older trailers.