Will the HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Work on a Boat Trailer with Surge Brakes

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Pulling with 2008 F-250 equiped with the tow command system/controler. Trailer is equipped with surge brakes. Plan on replacing all brakes and keeping existing hubs. Considering electric over Hydraulic actuatior but am not sure if those actuators work with a surge brake set up. Do not want to purchase only to get it here in Hawaii only to find that it is not compatible. What are your recommendations for this situation?

asked by: Boa C

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The HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes, # HBA16, will work with the surge brake system on your trailer, assuming your trailer has disc brakes. If your trailer has drum brakes, then you will want to use the HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes, # HBA-10.

You will attach the brake line from your surge coupler to the fitting on the HydraStar system. This will allow the brakes to activate based on an electrical signal that is sent to the HydraStar system, rather than the action of the surge coupler. The fitting on the HydraStar system is compatible with 3/16 inch brake line. If your brake lines are larger than 3/16 of an inch, then you will need a fitting to adapt the brake line size down to 3/16 of an inch. These can be found at a local automotive or hardware store.

You will also need to pick up the Control Adapter Module, # HBA-CAM, to make this system compatible with the brake controller in your 2008 Ford F-250 and the HydraStar Break-Away Kit and Battery, # HBA-EBA. Without the control adapter module, this system will not work with your tow command brake controller.

You will also want to disable your surge coupler to prevent the coupler from moving or replace it with a standard coupler.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The exact replacement hub assemblies you need for your BD2-545-17 are the etrailer Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced.

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Answer 2

The electric over hydraulic actuators can be touchy. The factory integrated brake controllers often have issues with consistency with EOH systems. My recommendation is to replace the factory brake controller with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer…

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Answer 3

As you can see on the attached photo, the wiring diagram for the actuator shows there can be a 25-40 amp circuit breaker in-line with the black wiring which goes from the battery's positive terminal to power the actuator. This is actually only…

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Answer 4

Your 2014 F-250 may or may not require an adapter. HydraStar states only the (2007 - 2008) Ford F-250 requires it however, in some late model trucks it can be hit or miss. If the factory brake controller isn't putting out enough voltage then it…

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Answer 5

Hi Shane; sometimes the adapter module #HBA-CAM is needed to help the brakes function properly. However, before you go this route I would check out the brake controller. More often than not you need to switch to electric over hydraulic mode for the…

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Hey Casey, That could be one possibility but it could also be that the brake shoes are worn and need to be adjusted/replaced or you could just be low on fluid. I would start by removing your hubs and checking the brake assemblies out and adjust as…

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We have found that some Ford factory brake controllers (2007-2008) were not compatible with most electric-over-hydraulic actuators, but Ford changed the brake controller in 2009 and we have not seen many problems since then. I know Ford states that…

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You shouldn't need to use an adapter like #HBA-CAM with your 2019 Ford F-250's integrated brake controller. Basically it would function fine with or without the adapter installed. I've attached both a review and installation video that…

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Answer 9

The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part #HS381-9067, Titan Hydraulic Brake Lines and Fittings for Tandem-Axle part #T4830000, and the Titan Premier Disc Brake Kit part #T2HRCM10DAC will give you almost everything you would need to…

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Answer 10

What type of brake controller do you have? Is it a proportional or time delayed? Also, are you using the brake pedal or the manual override? If you have a proportional brake controller and you are using the manual override then you should see a full…

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Answer 11

The 24x64 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper #e83YR and the 24x84 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper #e96ZR are both constructed of black powder coated steel which is durable and corrosion resistant. They both also have a simple bolt on…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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