Replacement for Atwood 83000 Surge Brake Actuator

Updated 01/03/2023 | Published 01/01/2023

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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs

(57)

$312.24

Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs

(450)

$172.54

Question:

I have a trailer with drum brakes. The hitch is an Atwood 83000 weld on that needs to be replaced. Which model would be the easiest to replace the actuator with?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

The Atwood 83000 is a weld-on coupler that fits a 3" straight trailer tongue and is rated for 8,000 lbs. If you truly need the 8,000 lb capacity then I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop # DM8669112. However, this does have a 4" drop.

If a 7,000 lb gross towing weight works for your application then the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR would be a better choice. Both of these feature a bolt-on installation so you don't have to worry about welding and a zinc plating for corrosion resistance. They also come with the EZ-Latch coupler mechanism which lets you hook up when the latch is in the closed position.

expert reply by: Robin H