Converting Manual Brake Actuator To Electrical Lockout

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Can I put the titan electrical lock on this?

asked by: Ryan

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Expert Reply:

We do have a solution for you. If you're wanting to get an electric lockout system you cannot convert the manual lockout # T63FR to electric. You will have to get the Electric version # T4750820 and install the whole assembly.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Answer 1

The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - 12,500 lbs #T4750820 has a shipping weight of 51 lbs. I can't specify the size of the item packed as the shippers can utilized different size boxes as…

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Answer 2

A trailer actuator-coupler with an electric reverse lockout feature, such as Titan #T4750820, allows you to reverse your trailer without having to get out of the vehicle to first engage a manual lockout lever. The internal solenoid in the actuator…

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Answer 3

A great place to start your boat trailer brake conversion project is the linked article that covers the topic of changing a trailer to disc brake operation. The article includes links and details about the whole conversion process. If you choose to…

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Answer 4

I had our warehouse measure the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - 12,500 lbs #T4750820 you mentioned and it is 26-1/2" long, 5" deep not including the mounting bracket, 8" deep including…

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Answer 5

A surge brake actuator will need to be based off of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer with the boat loaded. As long as the boat and trailer do not weigh more than 12,500 lbs I recommend using the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator…

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Answer 6

Since the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T4750820 that you referenced has a weight capacity of 12,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 1,250 lbs it will serve well as a replacement actuator for your application. The mounting holes are spaced…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 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

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 11

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 12

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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