Replacement Actuator Recommendation for Atwood 82541

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What replacement can i use for a Atwood 82541 brake actuator. My boat trailer uses Kodiak Disc brakes and a electric lock. Also will replacements have the same bolt pattern?

asked by: Steve

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Expert Reply:

The Atwood actuator you mentioned is no longer available but we can help replace it.

To replace it I recommend the Titan, part # T4747200. It has a higher capacity at 8,00 pounds and still fits a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball. It's also a bolt on and includes a manaul lockout.

I have attached a link to a product review video you can check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I attached a help article that will walk you through the process of adding surge disc brakes to a trailer that does not have them currently installed. I also attached a link to a page that has all of the surge disc brake actuators we offer designed…

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Answer 2

If you are wanting to replace the entire surge brake actuator on your Four Winns Horizon 190 boat trailer then I have exactly what you will need. I recommend using the Dexter Disc Brake Actuator part #099-175-20. This actuator works with…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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