Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
Item # HBA-CAM
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Hydrastar Accessories and Parts - HBA-CAM
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Hydrastar
Use your Gen 6 or later Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator with your factory Ford (model years 2007 - 2008) or Chevy (model years 2007 - current) electric trailer brake controller by installing this adapter.
Features:
- Lets you use your Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuator with a Ford (2007 - 2008) or Chevy (2007 - current) integral, in-cab brake controller
- Works with Gen 6 and newer Hydrastar systems
- Models HBA-10 with serial number 313800 or higher
- Models HBA-12 with serial number 705700 or higher
- Models HBA16 with serial number 506100 or higher
- Models MHBA-10, MHBA-12, and MHBA-16
- Models HBA-10V, HBA-12V, and HBA-16V
- Works with Gen 6 and newer Hydrastar systems
- Intercepts verification signals to prevent false error codes
- Stops clicking noise in actuator caused by motor being triggered
- Helps limit wear and tear on actuator's motor
- Resists weather and shock with sealed, anodized aluminum case
- Can be mounted anywhere and splices into your HydraStar actuator's wiring
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Dimensions: 8-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1" tall
- 2-Year warranty
Brake Controller Compatibility
Not all electric trailer brake controllers will work with the Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator. Some factory brake controllers are only compatible if used with this adapter module. See the following table to determine compatibility with common models of brake controllers.
| Manufacturer | Vehicle Years/Controller Models | Compatible | Compatible if Used with HBA-CAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Ford | 2005-2006 | Yes | |
| 2007-2008 | No | Yes | ||
| 2009-2017 | Yes | |||
| Dodge | 2010-2017 | Yes | ||
| GMC/Chevy | 2007-2017 | No | Yes | |
| 2018 | Yes |
HBA-CAM 2 Cargo Towing Solutions (formerly Carlisle) Hydrastar Control Adapter Module for Hydra Star Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Brake Actuators
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers - HBA-CAM
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (103 Customer Reviews)
Use your Gen 6 or later Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator with your factory Ford (model years 2007 - 2008) or Chevy (model years 2007 - current) electric trailer brake controller by installing this adapter.by: Michael04/10/2024
What a difference disc brakes make compared to drums. Highly recommend the upgrade. Works great.
by: Michael04/27/2023
Have not tried it yet but received in a timely manner.
by: Stu01/01/2018
Electric over hydraulic brakes on my Eby cattle trailer would not work when hooked to my 2011 3500 Silverado pickup equipped with factory brake controller. I installed the Hydro Star HBA-CAM that I purchased from etrailer. Problem solved. Took 15 min. to install.
by: Randy Sauer12/11/2016
Just like advertised. Quick connection of 2 wires and GM controller sees the Disc brake actuator. This is in a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and 2008 DRV Mobile Suites 5th wheel.
by: Steven 12/09/2023
A 2008 GMC 2500HD Deisel truck will not recognize a trailer unless it has this add-on. It did the trick very nicely. Just wish the mechanics at GM new this before we tried almost everything else!!
by: Jon08/20/2023
I'm sure it is a great product- I wouldnt know. I had a specific project planned and the tools and machinery to complete that project. It tool months to get this and the associated electric/ hydraulic booster. Hope to finally getting around to utilizing the $[XX] worth of parts next month. I reached out to customer service and they had no desire to even discuss the misleading lead times. Unless something has changed, if you need it fast, check elsewhere. I was very disappointed with etrailer on this one.
by: Ed09/04/2019
Fast delivery, installation instructions were easy to follow, nice wiring diagram. I would recommend and have found eTrailer easy to work with.
Ed
9/5/2020
Still working perfectly.
by: Aaron T08/03/2023
EXACTLY what I needed for my 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. Boat trailer with EOH brakes wouldn’t work consistently for me, and this fixed the issue.
Trailer company had installed some type of off brand box that was supposed to perform the same function. It did not.
Installation - I didn’t mess with splicing wires. Simply ran wires into trailers junction box, crimped on eyelets and hooked to ground and trailer brake terminal posts.
by: Steve 07/29/2023
Product was delivered in an empty box with one end cutoff. Obviously someone in the shippers network needed it more than I did. Called etrailer and they immediately shipped a new one out. Can’t ask for better service than that. I appreciate how they take care of their customers. I’ve used etrailer a lot over the years because of how they treat customers. Well done etrailer, we’ll done!
by: Ramon 06/01/2023
Delivery time was quick, ordering was smooth installation was simple, as of 6/1/2022 device is in staled on a 2022 Gatomade 40' gooseneck ( with electric over hydraulic brakes ), pulled with a 2007 ford f550 ( with an electric only factory controller ). it seems that this device has corrected the trailer disconnect and tbc fault warnings on the dash. I am using the original TBC. I have not many miles on since install but did test in parking lot and a short test drive. and as of now my previous statement stands. If this changes I will post a new review.
by: John06/25/2018
We have a cab and chassis 1 ton This part made our hydrastar basically plug and play. Super easy to install! Our truck came with a built in electric brake system and it would not “talk” to the trailer brake system. This prevents having to put a different brake controller in the brand new truck!!!
John
6/25/2019
Bought a new Dodge and it still works great!
by: Joe 01/31/2024
Got the parts all installed and they work good!
by: Steve01/12/2018
I haven't opened the package yet, but I wanted to comment on the outstanding customer service provided by etrailer. Pat C. assisted me via telephone with some questions that I had about the product and its description. Pat was very knowledgeable about the product and was able to respond to all of my questions. Pat then kept me informed of my order progress from that day to delivery. It was just a great purchasing experience. Thank you Pat C.!
Steve
1/12/2019
We installed the CAM into our 2018 Ram 5500 Laramie. Normally we have seen these devices installed in the trailer near the hydraulic brake actuator. We decided that installing it in our truck, we could tow other trailers that had disc brakes too. We just put a small toggle switch inline to be able to add or remove the CAM to the 5500 brake circuit. We just turn the CAM off when we are not hooked up. This arrangement and part works perfectly. The design of the CAM allowed for a very neat and easy installation. Excellent product one year in use.
by: Ryan 02/20/2024
Great customer service!
by: Harold 09/23/2023
Etrailer is the best.
by: Richard08/04/2018
Worked great and etrailer was excellent to deal with. This part was required when using Hydrastar electric/hydraulic trailer brakes with a Chevy PU. Very simple installation which I did in a parking lot when my new boat came off the barge
Richard
8/4/2019
No problems after a year. I also bought a new Ford F-350. While the adapter is for Chevys, it works fine with the Ford as well
by: Jesse09/03/2017
The integrated brake controller did not recognize the trailer until I installed the Hydrastar adapter. It was a very easy installation and now the built in controller works as it should
Jesse H.
9/3/2018
Perfect
by: Doug O.01/31/2012
Product worked as advertised to provide interface between factory GM brake controller and Hydrastar actuator.
Good instructions and easy to install.
Clyde M.
5/2/2013
My Carlyle hydraulic system was installed on my 2008 Silverado HD 3500 dually by MOR-RYDE. The brake system would not connect to the truck when the truck was started. We discovered that if we turned the key ON, without starting the truck, that the TRAILER CONNECTED message came on the DIC. Then, the truck could be started and the brakes operational.Recently, we can no longer connect the brake system using the above method and I have no trailer brakes. When the key is turned ON, the HBA-CAM Actuator unit makes a click sound, but does not activate the brake system.
by: Robert S05/14/2013
Resolved my issue with the GMC factory installed trailer brake controller not recognizing electric over hydraulic brakes.
Jeff
9/11/2013
This fixed our problems with our 2013 dodge and horse trailer. Acuator was trying to run all the time before we installed it
by: Albert04/06/2019
Very good quality and easy to install, a good solution for letting you use your factory brake controller on 2016 Chevy Colorado.
Albert
4/6/2020
Been a year now, no glitches and is so transparent dont even think or worry about it
by: Buck09/21/2016
This product did not work with Ram 2012 bulid in controller but I connected it with my P3 controller. It appears to be working but some it's not needed, others say it will help. Time with tell.
Buck
9/21/2017
Not using it, it didnt help with the RAM2012 brake controller, had to go with after market controller.
by: Jesse 11/18/2022
Installed on my trailer a year ago, no issues whatsoever.
by: Robert09/19/2018
This is the missing link the secret to make your truck and trailer work together. I recently purchased a 2006 6 horse trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes. I pull with a 2017 Ram 3500 the day I picked it up from the dealership they went through all the typical check list. Everything worked except for the brakes so after 2 days of dealing with the trailer dealership telling me that there was nothing wrong with the trailer and that it was all my brand new truck I decided to do my own research and thats how I came across this necessary missing link. Wired in very easy install now the brakes work great.
by: Jesse 09/25/2021
Very easy to install and get set up compared to other systems I’ve installed. The unit works very well and brakes nice and smooth. It is on a boat trailer and has been under water several times. No issues with it at all.
As a personal preference thing, the brakes take very slightly longer to start actuating compared to the other system I installed. At this point I’ve adjusted to the difference, but it bothered me at first. If I had not used the other system, I wouldn’t have noticed.
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Michael S.
4/28/2024
The brake actuator has been working just fine. I had a different brand on my other trailer and had nothing but problems with it. This one has been worry free.