Recommended Surge Brake Actuator To Replace Atwood 82541 On 1098 Trail-Rite Boat Trailer

Question:

I have a 1985 Trail-Rite boat trailer with an Atwood 82541 brake actuator and drum brakes. What brake actuator would be the best replacement for my trailer? The Atwood has a 3inch on center bolt pattern and the trailer tongue is 3inch square tube. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Regards

asked by: Gary M

Expert Reply:

To replace the Atwood 82541 surge brake actuator on your 1985 Trail-Rite boat trailer with drum brakes I recommend the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum - Multi-Fit Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs # T43397007K which will fit your 3" wide tongue perfectly, and has the same 3" bolt pattern as your current actuator.

The # T43397007K does not have a built in reverse lockout, so if you do not have free backing brakes you will also need reverse lockout solenoid # T4748800

The # DM62VR you were looking at is for trailers with disc brakes and would have way to much pressure for your drum brakes.

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

expert reply by: Samuel C