Replacing A-Frame Surge Brake Actuator On 1966 Scotchman Camper
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/25/2025
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I have a 1966 Scotchman camper Im rebuilding I need to replace the hitch and brake actuator it is an A frame Atwood I would like to know if Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2 Slide-Lok Coupler - 7,000 lbs. Part Number: DM8509602 would work, or do you have something that would be better? also I would like to know the measurements. length, width. Thank you
asked by: Randy T
Expert Reply:
Hello Randy, thanks for reaching out. The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8509602 can work for that as long as your Scotchman camper uses drum brakes. As far as better options the only thing I see would be the Demco # DM8609502 just because it uses their ez-latch coupler which is durable and easy to deal with. The one you mentioned has a collar lock coupler which is fine, I just like the ez-latch better. Both are about the same dimensionally.
I went to our warehouse and measured the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8609502. It is 24" long from the front of the coupler to the back of the triangular mounting plate. The mounting plate is 12" long and 15" wide at the widest point. It is 30" long overall. I included a picture that shows the dimensions.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2" Slide-Lok Coupler - 7,000 lbs
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- 7000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- A-Frame Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
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Jesse M.
8/15/2025
Hey Randy, did the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator work out for your Scotchman camper? I'm curious to know if the measurements and features met your needs, as it could help others with similar projects.