Will a Fold Away Coupler Work on a 2002 Blazer Bass Boat Trailer with Hydraulic Surge Brakes

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Does this swing away tongue weld on coupler work if you have surge brakes? If so what other parts would I need to complete the installation?

asked by: Michael C

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Fulton Fold-Away Hinge Kit for 3 x 3 inch Trailer Tongue - Weld-On, item # FHDPW330300, will work on a trailer with surge breaks.

You will need to determine the length of the coupler that will be in front of the fold away to select the appropriate length of flexible hydraulic brake line to allow the foldaway to fold without damaging the brake line. We have several lengths of flexible brake line available for this.

Titan Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 12-27/32 inches Long, item # T0777300
Titan Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 18-25/32 inches Long, item # T0776500
Titan Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 25 inches Long, item # T0980100

You will then need to shorten the existing brake line by coiling it inside the stationary part of the tongue (always coil from the top down not bottom up or sideways) or by cutting the line reinstalling the fitting, in the correct direction, on the line and double flaring the end of the cut brake line.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

I would assume the trailer uses drum brakes so what you could do is install the Demco Hydraulic Surge Actuator part #DM8608601 for a surge setup that would attach to the brake line you have now. Since it's a swing away you will need to use a…

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Answer 2

Although I don't have a diagram for a tri-axle trailer, I do have one for a tandem. If you refer to the photo, you would plumb the brake lines as shown, but would add the additional lines and tees for an extra axle. Here's the part numbers of…

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Answer 3

Flexible brake line #T0776500 is designed with 3/8"-24 UNF male and female fittings on the ends so provided that is what your existing line uses then this hose will work for you. Otherwise you would either need a line that matches what you have…

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Answer 4

You can use a Fulton Hinge kit like the part #FHDPB330301 that you referenced as long as you have a flexible brake line across the hinge like the part #T0776500.

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Answer 5

Sounds like you are looking for the part #bh-3mfs90-1-5. This is an 18 inch long flexible brake line with a 90 degree fitting on the end.

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Answer 6

It looks like that is a piece of flexible brake line you are using. You would need standard flexible brake line with a 3/8 inch male fitting. We offer them in varying lengths. A 13 inch long brake line with fittings (male on one end, female on the…

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Answer 7

For a replacement brake line I recommend the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings #T0776500. This brake line is 18-25/32" long, has a male and female end, and has 3/8"-24 UNF fittings. The thread size on 3/16" fittings is…

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Answer 8

The ends of brake hose #T0776500 are fixed and do not swivel. Normally on the components you are threading this onto one of them would have a swivel so you would thread the hose onto the fixed component first and then attach the end that threads onto…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Will a Fold Away Coupler Work on a 2002 Blazer Bass Boat Trailer with Hydraulic Surge Brakes

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