Available A-Frame Trailer Couplers for Trailer with Electric Drum Brakes

Updated 07/03/2017 | Published 07/01/2017

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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs

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$310.87

A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Yoke Latch - Black - 2" Ball - Weld On - 8,000 lbs

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$52.81

A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 14,000 lbs

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Question:

What A frame brake actuator do I need for a light 2 horse trailer with electric brakes.

asked by: Angel V

Helpful Expert Reply:

If your trailer uses electric drum brakes then you do not need a brake actuator-type a-frame coupler like # DM8609502. Instead you can use a standard a-frame coupler like # CA-5210-B since your brakes' power will come from the signal carried on the 7-way trailer wiring harness.

You will want to choose a coupler that matches or exceeds the trailer's GVWR, its gross vehicle weight rating. The coupler referenced above is rated for 8000-lb trailers but we have lots of similar a-frame couplers of various weight ratings shown on the linked page. You also want to choose a coupler that matches the size of your vehicle's hitch ball, such as 2-5/16-inch ball coupler # CA-5400-B which is rated for 14K.

expert reply by: Adam R