When To Use Lockout Key for Dexter Axle Brake Actuators

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Does a lockout have to be in place at all times , even when driving forward? WIll the brakes work even if you have the key in going forward?

asked by: Tom

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In regards to the Replacement Consumer Lockout Key for Dexter Axle Brake Actuators part # DX94FR, this is only to be used when needing to reverse with the trailer as it will stop fluid from progressing through the cylinder applying the brakes on the trailer. It should not be left installed while not in use.

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They sure can Dave! The 1-1/2" Wide Caliber Marine Slides item #CA26AJ can indeed be attached directly to your boat trailer's bunks. Removing the carpet first or installing them on new bunks without carpet will not change how effective they…

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Yes, there is David. If you take a look at the picture below, of the Caliber Marine Slides for Boat Trailer Bunks item #CA26AJ, you'll see one of our etrailer stickers. To the right of it is a channel that runs the entire center of the slide. The…

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Yes, they will Ronnie. The Caliber Marine Slides for Boat Trailer Bunks item #CA26AJ will work great with a pontoon boat. These slides will screw directly over your carpeted bunks with included hardware. They measure 1-1/2" Wide x 15" long…

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We do have a hitch extender that will work for your application. After looking thru the available options, it seems the Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches #GY89SR is going to be your best bet. This extension is 14" long from…

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With surge brakes, you have a brake actuator applying the needed pressure to the brakes. In order to back up you will need to have a manual lockout or an electric lockout solenoid, like the Replacement Solenoid Valve #T4748800, which will close when…

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A 195/70R14 passenger tire has an overall diameter of 24.7" and a width of 7.7". The closest tire size we carry to your tire that is not larger than your current tire is the Kenda ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire, Load Range D #AM10210. This…

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The size your trailer has on it now is a passenger vehicle tire size so there won't be an exact replacement but the closest and best will be the size ST205/75-14 which we offer on a wheel with part #724864519A from Goodyear. This is made in the…

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The 195/70R14 tire is a passenger car tire size. A trailer should have a ST rated tire. which means it is a Special Trailer tire. The special trailer tire is designed with stronger sidewalls and can handle higher air pressures which are needed when…

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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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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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