Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Disc - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 12.5K

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Speaker 1: Today we're taking a look at a Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator with the Electric Lockout. Now this hydraulic actuator is designed to activate your trailer's brakes when the tow vehicle slows or stops. When you're pulling a trailer, and your vehicle is slowing or stopping, the momentum actually pushes your trailer towards the rear of the vehicle. This unit would be the middle piece, so it'll activate those trailer brakes, when the tow vehicle slows or stops. That's gonna put a lot less strain on the rear of your vehicle. It's gonna protect the braking, the suspension, all of that stuff.This is a really nice design.

It does feature an electric reverse lockout that lets you back up without actuating your trailer brakes. It features a solenoid that activates automatically when you shift into reverse. Your wiring is all located here at the rear, as well as the connection point for the hydraulic brake line. Here at the front of the unit, it features an easy-latch coupler mechanism for simple hook up and disconnect. This unit lets you hook up when the latch is in the closed position.

All you have to do is drop the coupler over the hitch ball, and the coupler will automatically snap into place.This is a trigger latch design, so it has that trigger underneath in order to open and close the actual lever. If you want to add some security, whether you're connected or your trailer's left unattended, you can do so. There's two locations: one right here at the latch, and then one right here right above the ball mechanism, so installing a coupler pin and clip or a couple lock would add security to this unit. Those items are not included. They are sold separately and available at etrailer.com.Now internally, the unit features a composite master cylinder.

It's very durable. It's very efficient and corrosion proof. On top, right here, we have a lever, and then we have a sticker that says, "Brakes on. Do not tow," and "Brakes off. Towable." This is your break-away system, so break away is included.

It has a cable that's connected to that lever, and on the end of the cable is your safety latch snap hook. This attaches to your tow vehicle. In the event where the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, the tow vehicle will pull the cable, which will then pull the lever, which will then engage your trailer's brakes, bringing it to an eventual stop.This unit is made from a durable steel construction. It features a sturdy, reinforced outer casing, and it features a nice, primed finish so it's ready for paint. That way you can match your trailer. It is a weld-on installation. Flip it over here. When you are mounting, it is designed for straight, 3"-wide trailer tongues. The product's made in the USA. It's designed for trailers with hydraulic disc brakes. It's designed to work with a hitch ball that's a 2-5/16" ball.The gross towing weight capacity is 12,500 pounds for this unit, and the maximum tongue weight is 1,250 pounds. Located here on top is the easy-to-access cap, which gives you access to the fluid reservoir. Overall, it's a really nice design. It's very sturdy, heavy duty. It's got the shield back here, which protects the connection points, like your wiring and hydraulic brake line connection. That's going to do it for today's look at the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator with the Electric Lockout.