Best A-Frame Disc Brake Trailer Coupler Actuator

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Is there a disc brake version of this actuator available from Titan. Can you get the disc brake version for me?

asked by: Bryan

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I do have an option for you but there is not a version of the Titan Zinc-Plated A-Frame Brake Actuator for trailers with disc brakes. The only a-frame trailer coupler we do offer for use with disc brakes is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Lockout part # DM8105422 so this is what I recommend. In order to use this coupler with a 2-5/16" hitch ball you will also need the Demco Trailer Coupler part # DM15791-97.

The Demco coupler will actually be an upgrade over the Titan coupler. It has a higher weight capacity at 12,500 lbs, features an electric lockout if you do not have free backing braking assemblies, and an adjustable channel which will help level the trailer to the tow vehicle.

The other option you have is to switch to an electric over hydraulic setup. This is going to increase braking performance by allowing for a quicker response on your trailer's brakes. It will not require any additional components or action required to backup the trailer either. There are a lot of boat trailer manufacturers installing electric over hydraulic actuators on their trailers now from the factory because of the above.

In order to do this you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator, trailer wiring, and breakaway. The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit part # HS381-9067 has all of this included for you and is what I recommend using if this is the route you were to take. For a new trailer coupler, I recommend the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5210-B or you could just weld the one you have now.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The back of the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler item #12660-97SP is 10-3/8" wide. I have linked a diagram below I made along with a review video.

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Answer 2

That is correct the inner dimension of the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler item #DM14793-95 is 10 3/4 inches. I have attached a picture that breaks down the measurements. You would need to fabricate a spacer on either side to attach this coupler to…

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Demco coupler #DM15791-97 is designed to fit a 3 inch wide channel bracket such as #DM59602. On the coupler where it mounts to the channel the distance from the outside of one flange to the other is approximately 2-7/8 inches. I have included a…

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Answer 4

The tongue weight capacity of the A-Frame Coupler with Black Paint Finish part #CA5100B is 700 lbs.

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Answer 5

Thanks for that photo, I do appreciate it. And all of the couplers we have - and indeed all the ones I am aware of - require a frame that is fully engaged. While Demco was not able to provide a dimensional drawing, we did measure the Demco…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-52 that you referenced could have holes drilled to match what you have on your trailer. This coupler would be a great option to replace a Ram brand coupler. I attached a picture that shows how the…

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Answer 7

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 8

Instead of using the Hydraulic Brake Kit #AKFBBRK-35-D which requires using 14"-16" wheels you should use the Dexter Galphorite Free-Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly Right #T4423400 and Left #T4423500. These will fit with your…

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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

I am certainly glad you are taking safety into consideration when trying to choose your coupler, although none of the Demco couplers would be considered "safer" than the others you mentioned. Among the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler -…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler #CTA-196 will fit the channel bracket that comes with the Brophy Lunette Ring w/ 3-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket #BR43ZR. The bolt holes match as well when it comes to size and spacing so you'll be good…

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Answer 12

The only difference in the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Couplers #DM16080-95 and #DM15931-95 is going to be the bolt pattern. One will have the 5-Bolt hole pattern and the other is going to have 4-Bolt holes. I have included images below showing the…

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