Can Trailer Fold Away Hinge Kits be Used with Surge Brake Actuators

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Would like to install a Fold-Away Bolt-On Trailer Coupler Hinge Kit onto my trailer, would this be possible for a trailer with hydraulic brakes as long as the hose is long enough? Thanks

asked by: David

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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…

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Answer 10

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 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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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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