Wiring Diagram for Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator

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I have a Dexter electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator for my boat trailer with all new brakes. How do I wire all of this together? Do you have a wiring diagram?

asked by: Allen B

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We do have a wiring diagram for you! Whether you have the 1,000 psi Dexter DX Series # K71-650 or the 1,600 psi Dexter DX Series # K71-651 the wiring will be the exact same. I have attached a wiring diagram and review videos for you to check out. Just let me know if you have any additional questions regarding the installation.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Wiring connections for the Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator are as follows. Yellow - Cold side of breakaway switch, The wire that goes hot when a breakaway occurs. Black - Positive connection on breakaway switch, The wire that charges the…

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Answer 2

I have attached a diagram that shows how the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part #K71-651 needs to be wired. You may want to check the wiring to make sure it is wired correctly and none of the wires show any signs of damage. Make…

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Answer 3

When it comes to the wiring for the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, #K71-651: 1. The black wire will connect to the 12V circuit coming from the vehicle's trailer wiring that is always hot. 2. White is the ground. 3. The yellow…

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Answer 4

On your 2002 Ford F-250 you will need to connect the Red wire to the Black wire on the brake controller for +12 Volts power and the Light Green wire to the Red Stoplight wire on the brake controller. The Dark Blue wire is connected to the Blue wire…

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Answer 5

In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2002 Ford F-450, I recommend using the 7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring part #HM40975-11998. Unfortunately, we do not have any plug and play trailer…

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Answer 6

You could use the Demco reverse lockout part #DM11993 with the Demco surge actuator part #DM72VR.

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Answer 7

It sounds like there is a short somewhere in your trailer wiring that is causing the #K71-651 to run. Unless the actuator itself has an internal problem the only way it is going to activate is if it senses that a truck is connected. The black wire…

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Answer 8

Do you mean that you're using a circuit tester on your 6-way connector on the trailer (not the truck) and you're reading 12 volts on one of the pins? The only way that would happen would be if you had a battery mounted on the…

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Answer 9

Brakes are not trailer specific, instead you would need to know your axle's weight capacity, the size of your wheels, your mounting flange bolt pattern and the inside diameter and depth of your hub. Since you have 7,000 lb axles, for the…

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Answer 10

You will want to start by following the troubleshooting tips in the manual for the electric over hydraulic actuator, #K71-651. I have outlined them here for you: 1. Verify that the trailer and tow vehicle are wired according to the electrical…

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Answer 11

The base dimensions of the B and W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #BWRVK3050 is 18 x 18-inches and will install it in an opening that measures 20 x 20 x 4-inches deep. The recessed opening cannot be more than…

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Answer 12

The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3500 that you referenced has a vertical adjustment from 16-1/4" - 18-1/4". Please also keep in mind that the base will require a 36" long x…

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