What Is Needed To Switch A Trailer From A Surge Brake Set Up To Electric Over Hydraulic Set Up

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HBA16HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi - HBA16 Remove 1 Update $ 2028Tekonsha Shur-Set III Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load - Clamp On - 2028 Remove 1 Update $ 39510Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - 39510 Remove 1 Update $ 3050-PTekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Nissan and Infiniti - 3050-P Remove 1 Update $ T097-022-00Replacement Black Plastic Filler Cap for Titan 7,500-lb Brake Actuators - T097-022-00 Remove 1 Update $ Total: $ I want to replace my surge brake actuator with electric over hydraulic on my boat trailer. are the parts I have ed above all I need to complete the job. I will keep the hydraulic disc brakes that are already on the trailer. Thanks,

asked by: Stephen C

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The HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi Item # HBA16, Tekonsha Shur-Set III Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load - Clamp On Item # 2028, Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional Item # 39510, and the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Nissan and Infiniti Item # 3050-P are the correct parts needed top switch from a surge brake set up to an electric over hydraulic with the exception of a 7 pole plug.

If you currently have a surge brake system then it would only require a 4 pole because you only need electrical power to the lights. The electric over hydraulic system would need power to the actuator and a signal for the brake controller.

If you do not currently have a 7 pole plug I recommend the HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,600 psi Item # HS381-9067. This kit comes with everything you need with the exception of the brake controller for the vehicle. It is designed for marine applications and the junction box makes it very easy to wire everything together.

expert reply by: Shane H

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What you really only will need is an actuator kit like the HydraStar part #HS381-9067 which comes with the actuator you need and all of the electronics needed to install the kit. You'd just connect the line that runs to your current surge…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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