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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…

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

Hey Neal, that is an interesting question. There is no specific angle I can give you since this is not something we have ever tested to see. Generally, normal on-road driving conditions will not be severe enough angles to cause the coupler to bind.…

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

Hello Casey, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like the 2,200 lb Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #ASR1THDS03 will be sufficient for your build. Even if the GVWR is 1,500 lbs and your water tank is full, you would still be safely under 2,200…

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. You will want to use some 1/2" grade 5 bolts and locknuts for mounting the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM15945. Since the current coupler uses only 2 bolts, you will be fine to use two bolts with the…

To mount the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Bolt On #CT-5003-Z, I recommend using 1/2 inch bolts. The higher the grade, the stronger the bolt. I've attached the review video to help as you plan this installation.

The channel of the Demco 21K #DM16080-52 coupler is 3 inches deep. The distance from the center of where the trailer ball would sit to the first 5/8 inch hole is 7 inches, and 12 inches to the second hole. The Titan #T4853100 dimensions are a little…

The only difference in the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Couplers #DM16080-95 and #DM15931-95 is going to be the bolt pattern. One will have the 5-Bolt hole pattern and the other is going to have 4-Bolt holes. I have included images below showing the…

I recommend etrailer.com Channel Tongue Coupler part #CT-5003-Z to replace the Shelby 5135 coupler. The etrailer.com coupler has a channel width of 3" and takes a 2" ball. It also has 3" from center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole…

The correct Lock N Roll hitch assembly is going to depend on the size of the channel the coupler of your trailer sits on. You need about a 5" drop, and the closest is going to be the 4-1/2" drop Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch for 2"…

Hey Carl! How much does the Weigh Safe weigh? With all of the parts put together the #WS88RR weighs 35-1/2 lbs. If you need anything else don't hesitate to reach out in the comments below.

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…

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

Hey Neal, that is an interesting question. There is no specific angle I can give you since this is not something we have ever tested to see. Generally, normal on-road driving conditions will not be severe enough angles to cause the coupler to bind.…

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

Hello Casey, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like the 2,200 lb Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #ASR1THDS03 will be sufficient for your build. Even if the GVWR is 1,500 lbs and your water tank is full, you would still be safely under 2,200…

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. You will want to use some 1/2" grade 5 bolts and locknuts for mounting the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM15945. Since the current coupler uses only 2 bolts, you will be fine to use two bolts with the…

To mount the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Bolt On #CT-5003-Z, I recommend using 1/2 inch bolts. The higher the grade, the stronger the bolt. I've attached the review video to help as you plan this installation.

The channel of the Demco 21K #DM16080-52 coupler is 3 inches deep. The distance from the center of where the trailer ball would sit to the first 5/8 inch hole is 7 inches, and 12 inches to the second hole. The Titan #T4853100 dimensions are a little…

The only difference in the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Couplers #DM16080-95 and #DM15931-95 is going to be the bolt pattern. One will have the 5-Bolt hole pattern and the other is going to have 4-Bolt holes. I have included images below showing the…

I recommend etrailer.com Channel Tongue Coupler part #CT-5003-Z to replace the Shelby 5135 coupler. The etrailer.com coupler has a channel width of 3" and takes a 2" ball. It also has 3" from center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole…

The correct Lock N Roll hitch assembly is going to depend on the size of the channel the coupler of your trailer sits on. You need about a 5" drop, and the closest is going to be the 4-1/2" drop Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch for 2"…

Hey Carl! How much does the Weigh Safe weigh? With all of the parts put together the #WS88RR weighs 35-1/2 lbs. If you need anything else don't hesitate to reach out in the comments below.