Replacement Part Availability And Options For Replacing An Atwood Brake Actuator

Question:

I just recently bought a Stratos bass boat that has an Atwood surge brake actuator on the trailer and I’m wondering if replacement parts are still available or if I can find suitable parts to repair my actuator. Replacing the actuator is an option but mine has been welded on.

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

Replacement parts for an Atwood actuator are going to be very hard to find these days. Atwood stopped producing actuators quite a while back, so at this point unless you can find parts secondhand, replacing the actuator is going to be your best bet.

To replace the Atwood actuator the Demco # DM72VR for drum brakes or # DM62VR for disc brakes will work really well. These have a 7,000 pound towing weight capacity, a trigger-style latch that's easy to use for a secure connection with the hitch ball, and they are made in the USA. They are compatible with 3 inch wide trailer tongues and they can be bolted or welded on.

expert reply by: Jesse M