Solution for Replacing Atwood Surge Actuator

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Hello. I am looking for a replacement kit for atwood 85852 master cylinder. I have the actual master cylinder. I need all the components to go along with it. Thank you.

asked by: Mike

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I wish we had replacement master cylinders for the Atwood actuators but we aren't able to get them anymore so we don't have solutions beyond replacing the entire coupler like with the Demco coupler part # DM72VR which is for drum brakes and has a 7,000 lb capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3"…

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Answer 2

I can understand how this can be a bit confusing. Brake actuators, like the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator, #DM72VR, with no lock-out are typically more economical and are perfect for trailers equipped with free-backing brakes because the…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! You are correct that the Demco 8605001 is a direct replacement for your Atwood 61101 Surge Brake Actuator, but the 8605001 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and replaced with the #DM72VR you mentioned. The key…

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Answer 4

I have attached for you below a photo which shows the bolt pattern for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR.

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Answer 5

3 inch wide frame channel is actually very common for trailers with surge brakes like boat trailers so we have the Demco part #DM72VR which would fit and work well. This is a drum brake surge actuator for a 2 inch hitch ball that has a 7k capacity.…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you, however an electric lockout solenoid cannot be added to the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator #DM72VR referenced in your question. For an actuator like this that doesn't feature a lockout you will need the…

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Answer 7

Actually you can add an electric lockout to the Demco actuator part #DM72VR pretty easily with the part #DM5836 and you'd be set!

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Answer 8

I'd recommend going with the Demco surge actuator part #DM72VR which is designed for a pole tongue trailer like your boat trailer, has a 6k capacity, is designed for drum brakes, and a 2 inch ball. This is our most popular surge actuator for…

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Answer 9

While we don't offer a version of the Demco Actuator part DM72VR with a reverse lockout we do offer a lockout that will work great with it that you can order separately with it as part #DM5836.

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Answer 10

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR will take a male 3/8"-24 fitting such as the Demco Hydraulic Brake Hose with Fittings part #DM05982. I am not sure what size fittings you have now but all you would need is an adapter…

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Answer 11

The Atwood 83000 was a 8,000 lb drum brake actuator for a 2 inch hitch ball that has been discontinued. For a replacement I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 8,000 lbs #DM8669112. The only other…

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Answer 12

The Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly #T4395100 will not work to replace your Atwood master cylinder model 85841. Since replacement parts for your actuator are obsolete, your only option is to replace the entire actuator assembly. The Demco…

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