Is the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator HBA16 Compatible w/ a 2023 Ford F-150?

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I installed this actuator several years ago when I was towing with a 2012 F250. I just traded for a 2023 F150 with tow package, is the actuator still compatible with my factory controller?

asked by: Patrick F

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Yes, the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator item # HBA16 is compatible with the factory controller on your 2023 Ford F-150.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jerred H.

1/19/2026

Hey, how did the Hydrastar actuator end up working with your F-150’s factory brake controller? Knowing how it performed could help others upgrading to a newer truck.

Answer 1

This is a really good question, but the short answer is that the Ford OEM brake controller of your 2019 Ford F-350 is compatible with the Hydrastar actuators like #HBA16. The chart you found where it says only up to 2017 hasn't been updated…

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Answer 2

Hello Caleb. Since your BrakeRite unit is not the plug-and-play unit, you will need the #DX35FR adapter module. As far as making your Unit into a plug and play, we actually posed this question to Dexter when they were last here. There is no way to…

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Answer 3

The Brake Rite EOH actuators aren't the most reliable option out there so while I am surprised yours went so quickly I am not totally surprised. For a much more reliable option the Hydrastar Drum Actuator part #HBA-12 would be a much better…

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Answer 4

Generally we have not had problems with the newer Ram factory brake controllers being compatible with EOH systems. Ford and Chevy controllers are much more notorious for having issues. That being said, we cannot say for sure if you will have issues…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Replacement Plug and Play Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator #DX36XR is the correct part for your Dexter BrakeRite II SD. To replace the wiring harness you also need part #T4834300. This is the harness with the 7-Way connectors and the…

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Answer 6

Hey Tom, for the Dexter actuator part #K71-651 the response time is within a second or two according to Dexter. The reservoir size is 40 cubic inches. The amperage draw is up to 30 amps. The Brake Rite #DX82KR has a 30 cubic inch reservoir capacity…

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Answer 7

Hey Dennis, I would actually avoid the Dexter actuators and instead go with the Hydrastar part #HBA16 as it's much more reliable and better performing. This is our installers favorite actuator.

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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.…

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