Replacement for Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator

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Thanks for the information about the replacement. Instead of the wiring harnesses/adapters, would it be a better option to replace the 4-pin on the trailer with the plug that fits the 7-way plug on my truck.

asked by: Tony

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The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part # DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers. The review you are referring to, the customer did indeed weld the brake actuator to his tongue but this is not required for installation because it is a bolt-on actuator.

Unfortunately, we do no offer a bolt-on brake actuator for drum brakes with a manual lockout that will work for you therefore in order to retain a reverse lockout feature you will need to add the Reverse Lockout Solenoid part # DM11993 as well as the Hopkins Wiring Harness part # HM37918 and the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter Flat part # C57187 to the above brake actuator. This option however will prevent you from having to manually engage the reverse lockout each time.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Tony

4/29/2019

Thanks for the information about the replacement. Instead of the wiring harnesses/adapters, would it be a better option to replace the 4-pin on the trailer with the plug that fits the 7-way plug on my truck.

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Conner L.

4/29/2019

Yes, it would be best to just replace the 4-way on your trailer with a 7-way that way don't have to use any adapters and you can just run the reverse lockout wire directly to the 7-way. This will make for plug and play once you get the trailer connector switched out for which I recommend the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector part # PK12706.

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David S.

7/21/2020

I have the Atwood 82543 needing replacement (cylinder is bad, its vintage 1995 OEM on a Four Winns drum brake boat trailer). Your expert states the Demco 8605001 is the closest replacement and I would need to add the electric lockout T4748800. Is there a complete, electric lockout integrated Demco (or other) model you would recommend as a replacement? Thanks!

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Chris R.

7/27/2020

The Demco # 8605001 is still the best option for replacement that we have available, even though it doesn't feature the electric lockout. We don't have a similar solution that does.

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Dexter 6.

8/30/2020

@ChrisR I have a at wood that is welded on the trailer tongue that sticks out 3' from the fold in plate. Is the Dexter model 660 a good replacement for this?

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Jon G.

9/3/2020

@Dexter What is the part number on your actuator?

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Answer 1

Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with…

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Answer 2

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 3

Since Atwood went out of business none of their actuator (or other product) replacement parts are available unfortunately, so your only real option to having a working actuator is to replace the entire unit. I am attaching a link to our selection of…

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Answer 4

For as trashed as those brake assemblies are I am impressed with how spotless that spindle is! Based on the bearing numbers you mentioned you have a #84 spindle and the hub part #AKHD-545-35-G-K is correct. Since this its galvanized it's a really…

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Answer 5

To check for a Free Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brake #AKFBBRK-35 you will need to remove your brake drum assembly. The free backing brakes have a different front brake shoe. This shoe is designed to fall away when the trailer is moving in reverse. The…

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Answer 6

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR is the best replacement for your Atwood 82543. As this surge brake actuator does not have a reverse lockout you will need either free backing brake assemblies or a Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators…

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Answer 7

Hello Matt, thanks for reaching out. Atwood is no longer in business, so you are correct that no parts are available for the 61101 actuators. The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR can be used to replace it, but it is not necessarily a direct…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the photo. That is a great help for getting you the correct replacement. I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs #DM72VR for a zinc plated option. This coupler does not…

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Answer 9

For a replacement for your Atwood 61101 I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM62VR. This actuator is designed to work with disc brakes and fits a 3" wide trailer tongue with bolt holes 3" apart on center. It comes with an…

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Answer 10

I really wish we had replacement parts still for the Atwood couplers but since they've been out of business for so long we don't have any way to get the parts you are wanting.

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Answer 11

The Atwood coupler you have has been discontinued for quite some time now which means there are no replacement parts available for it. Now would be the time to replace the coupler with something like the Titan part #DM72VR which we have found works…

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Answer 12

I have attached for you below a photo which shows the bolt pattern for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR.

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