Will the DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Work w/ Factory Brake Controllers?

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will this electric over hyd controller work with a chevy factory brake controller. 2012 truck

asked by: John T

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Yes, it will John! The DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes item # DE95AR has a built in adapter that has been confirmed to work with factory brake controllers like the one on your 2012 Silverado.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jerred H.

12/22/2025

Hey John, how did the DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 actuator end up working with your Silverado’s factory brake controller? Your update could make it easier for others setting up the same system.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Thanks for reaching out, Russell! Yes, the DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #DE47SR is designed to be compatible with the OEM brake controller on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500.

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Answer 3

Hello Ziggy, Good question. The DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 Plug and Play Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #DE75KR works with 2017–2022 GM trucks that have built-in brake controllers, like the Silverado and Sierra. It’s built to “trick” the truck into…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 6

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 8

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 9

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

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