Will 6,000 lb Surge Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes Work on Single Axle Boat Trailer
Updated 12/03/2018 | Published 12/02/2018
Question:
My boat weighs about 2,500lbs. It is in a single axle trailer as it is a 19 foot boat. Is 6,000 lbs actuator overkill?
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8609101 will work great for you; the 8,000 lb tow rating and 800 lb tongue weight rating are just the maximum capacities for the actuator and you won't have an issue with your single-axle boat trailer being under that weight rating.
The Demco # DM8609101 actuator is designed for use with trailers that have drum brakes and it will fit a 2 inch hitch ball, which you'll want to also keep in mind.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Farm Trailer
- Boat Trailer
- Construction Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Bolt-On
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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