How To Use Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly TVRVR9 With Boat Trailer With Surge Brake Actuator

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It seems that I typically cannot back up my boat trailer or any friendsfoot boat trailers if the trailer electrical 5-pin is not connected to the vehicle, due to the breaks locking up when the trailer is moving in reverse. Once I connect the electrical, then there is no problem. With that being the case, will I not be able to use the RVR9 to back up boats? As I assume the brakes will lock up due to there not being any electrical connection. Is there some easy way to temporarily keep the brakes from locking up without connecting the trailers electrical to a vehicle?

asked by: Erik

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You are correct.

Since your boat trailer has an electric lockout solenoid you will not be able to use the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly - Wireless Remote - 9,000 lbs # TVRVR9 without the brakes being applied.

Instead what you can do is replace your current brakes with free backing brakes which will make it where you do not need the reverse lockout solenoid.

To do this you will need to know what size brakes are on your boat trailer. If you have 8-1/2" brakes we have the # T4442100-000, for 10" brakes we have the # AKFBBRK-35, and for 12" brakes we have the # AKFBBRK-7-D.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear that your trailer dolly didn't work out as well as you had hoped. Since you plan to use the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly #TVRVR9 in areas that aren't always smooth and level, I would like to share…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly #TVRVR9 will climb a loading ramp like the #288-07432 into the back of your truck. I confirmed this with Trailer Valet to ensure that it did not have an out of level sensor that would stop…

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Answer 4

The Trailer Valet RVR9 #TVRVR9 is rated for a trailer up to 9,000lbs with a 900lb tongue weight. As long as your 8,000lb trailer does not exceed the tongue weight for this you will be able to move your trailer. We do have the Trailer Valet RVR12…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The maximum grade for the Trailer Valet Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly part #TVRVR9 is 5 degrees of incline. If it's anymore than this you'll want to use the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive part #TVXL2 for 2" or part…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I recommend stepping up to the Trailer Valet RVR12 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly #TV59FR due to the weight of your Airstream Globetrotter 27FBQ. This dolly is rated for trailers up to 12,000lbs and a tongue weight up to 1,200lbs. The RVR9 #TVRVR9…

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Answer 9

Since there isn't an adapter for the Lock N Roll articulating couplers you wouldn't be able to use the part #TVRVR9 but you could use the Trailer Valet RVR3 part #TVRVR3 instead which instead attaches to the frame of the trailer. This…

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Answer 10

I've attached the photos of the instructions that come with the Trailer Valet XL Mounting Bracket #TVXLMB. It's a 2 page document, but hopefully it gives you a good idea of how it mounts and works with a Trailer Valet #TVXL2 or #TVXL25.

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Answer 11

The Trailer Valet like part #TVRVR9 do not require the trailer's brakes to be connected to the unit because the trailer valet will only move when you are pressing the arrow buttons on the included remote. I have attached a video to show you how…

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Answer 12

We have several options for trailer brakes that will fit a 10 inch wheel. For a 10 inch wheel you will need a 8-1/2 inch hub and drum assembly such as #T1544500042 which has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. Then for hydraulic drum brakes we have just one…

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