Will BrakeRite EHB Adapter work with GMC OEM brake controller and BrakeRite EHB actuating system

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I have ordered Titan BrakeRite EHB actuator T4813102 and Titan BrakeRite Adapter T4845900 as part of converting from electric to disk brakes. My tow vehicle is a 2013 GMC Denali - is the OEM integrated brake controller going to work??

asked by: Richard B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Titan and he said the Titan BrakeRite EHB Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers, # T4845900, is designed to work with both Ford and Chevy/GMC OEM brake controllers and the Titan BrakeRite EHB actuating system, # T4813102.

For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Answer 1

I have a few different options for you but the issue with using an electric over hydraulic actuator and factory trailer brake controller together are not particular to any one brand whether that be the actuator brand or brake controller brand, they…

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Answer 2

Some trailer brake controllers, including many factory-installed models, will not work with an electric-over-hydraulic type trailer brake actuator like the Hydrastar #HBA16. EOH actuators like this present a very different electrical load to the…

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Answer 3

The factory integrated brake controllers are notorious for not working as well with Electric Over Hydraulic systems. They claim they work, but more often than not, there is an adapter needed for proper function. You can either use an adapter like the…

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Answer 4

Since you have already tested the trailer brakes with a few different trucks by different manufacturers (2 of which have been used with an Electric Over Hydraulic (EOH) system), the problem should be with your trailer. The reason that they most…

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Answer 5

Any given trailer tire fits on a range of wheel widths. A 225/75-15 tire will fit on 6, 6-1/2, and 7 inch wide wheels but not a 5-1/2 inch wide wheel. I have included a link to the 15 x 6 inch wheels that we carry that will accept tire size…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Will BrakeRite EHB Adapter work with GMC OEM brake controller and BrakeRite EHB actuating system

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