Will Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator # K71-651 work W Ram Integrated Brake Controller

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Could you please tell me if the Dexstar 1600 psi actuator is compatible with a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 factory controller and if not is there one that is ? Thanks

asked by: William M

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We have found that the Dexter electric over hydraulic actuators like the # K71-651 that you referenced just don't work well with the factory integrated brake controllers like what you have in your 2013 Ram 1500. Sometimes they'll work decently, but for the most part it's pretty inconsistent so we don't recommend this actuator unless the vehicle has a brake controller specifically designed to work with EOH actuators like the P2 part # 90885.

Instead of all of that I would recommend you use the Cargo Towing Actuator part # HBA16. This actuator has proven to be a very reliable and will work with your integrated controller.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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We do have a hydraulic disc brake kit that will fit 8 bolt hub, 8 on 6-1/2 Inch bolt pattern, 1/2 inch bolts. In addition to a hydraulic disk brake kit, you will also need a brake line kit, and a electric over hydraulic actuator, and a brake…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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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…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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The biggest difference between the servo styles that you'll notice is between free backing plates and the others. The free-backing plates will allow your trailer to back up without having the brakes lock up. With surge brakes typically when you…

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The only difference between the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 7K part #HSE7K-T1SO and part #HSE7K-T1 is that the latter comes with the hub which is integrated into the rotor. The former does not come with a hub and…

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Will Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator # K71-651 work W Ram Integrated Brake Controller

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