Available A-Frame Trailer Couplers for Trailer with Electric Drum Brakes
Updated 07/03/2017 | Published 07/01/2017
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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.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs
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- Farm Trailer
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- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Weld-On
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- A-Frame Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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