Replacement Titan Surge Brake Actuator for Boat Trailer with Tie Down Actuator

Published 12/16/2015

Question:

Hello, Recommendation needed for Tie Down Model 70LC actuator... I have a 2004 trailer carrying a 2004 21foot Kenner bay boat and 200 Mercury EFI. This past year, I replaced the Tie Down G4 brakes with new Tie Down G5 hubs and brakes. I have experienced much better braking power. I am now considering installing a new actuator, as the current Tie Down Model 70LC is clunking when startiing from a stop. The actuator appears to not be releasing. I did grease the rolling pins in the actuator. Hoping that may help. But what would you recommend as a replace actuator? I see a Tie Down 750E. What about using Titan? Pros/cons? And important to me...will I be able to mount a new actuator to my trailer by bolting through existing holes or will the trailer need to be modified by cutting/welding? I have a picture of the trailer that I can send that should help give you an idea of my setup. Thank you.

asked by: Ashly C

Expert Reply:

You certainly can substitute another brand of actuator on your boat trailer to replace the Tie Down unit on it now. Titan products are built to a very high standard and one of their compatible couplers will let you get the most out of your new brakes.

Click on the link provided to see our main page for surge brake actuators. Use the filters on the page to select the coupler mounting type you need (such as a-frame or straight), ball size, weight capacity and disc or drum brakes. (The 70LC is made in both types). You must use a disc-type actuator with disc brakes or a drum-type actuator with drum brakes since these operate at different pressures. You can also click on the type of lockout you prefer, manual or electric, and the type of installation you want, bolt-on in your case.

For example, for a bolt-on 3-inch-straight-channel 20K-rated disc actuator with 2-5/16-inch coupler and electric lockout you can use Titan part # T4750720. This unit is zinc-plated for corrosion resistance in marine environments. If you like you can let me know your actuator's mounting hole diameter and spacing and include that with a photo; I can then check for a compatible bolt-on unit.

expert reply by: Adam R