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You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…
view full answer...I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…
view full answer...You can certainly go ahead and re use the existing 2 bolts, provided they are in good condition. The fish wire method shown in the video works too, but it is also very common to just use the two bolts like your old Atwood actuator. Personally I would…
view full answer...Two bolts will be sufficient for installing the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. You will want to use two Requires 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" Grade-5 of Grade-8 bolts. Personally I would use something like the Curt Coupler Hardware Kit #C25388.…
view full answer...I am not aware of a bolt-on version of the Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer part #3375471000. However, if all you were wanting to do is mount your safety chains to the tongue of your trailer then you will just simply do so by running a…
view full answer...The only differences between the Demco eZ-Latch Couplers #DM37ZR and #DM14793-81 is that the former has integrated loop holes for installing safety chains and a about a 2" drop while the latter doesn't come with provisions for attaching the…
view full answer...Thank you for the image. It appears you will need either the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM13203-95 or #DM16080-95. Both of these couplers have a zinc coating for increased corrosion resistance and fit on a standard 3" wide channel…
view full answer...The only difference in the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Couplers #DM16080-95 and #DM15931-95 is going to be the bolt pattern. One will have the 5-Bolt hole pattern and the other is going to have 4-Bolt holes. I have included images below showing the…
view full answer...Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…
view full answer...The mounting holes are 3" apart on center and 1" from the top on the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs #CT-3002-Z.
view full answer...For a 10 lb gas strut we only have the Taylor Made Marine Gas Strut for Boat Hatches #3691835-10 which is only 20" long. Seeing as though you'd prefer a 23" long strut, the best we can offer is the Taylor Made Marine Gas Strut for Boat…
view full answer...All of that is not necessary. All you have to do is lock out the surge coupler so it cannot move in and out or disconnect the brake lines. By removing the old coupler you would have to remove the brake lines any way. A surge coupler can still be used…
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