Adapter and E-O-H Actuator Recommendation for a 2013 GMC 2500 with Integrated Brake Controller

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Question, I have a 2013 GMC 2500 HD that has an integrated brake controller. Id like to take advantage of it and convert my triple axle from suge disc brakes to electric over hydrualic. I saw in previous questions that etrailer recommends an after market controller, however I perfer the clean install of the factory controller. I see that Titan makes an adapter to make the factory controller work with their systems T4845900 however etrailer still recommends the aftermarket controllers? Is there something else negative that Im missing using the factory controller? The trailer is a triple axle disc brake setup with 12inch rotors. What is the best electric over hydrualic actuator for this setup that would work with my factory integrated brake controller?

asked by: Alan

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Since you would like to use your integrated factory brake controller on your 2013 GMC 2500HD I think your best option would be to use the Titan BrakeRite II Severe-Duty Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4835700, and then use the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter # T4845900 that you referenced.

With some of the older trucks that have integrated brake controllers we recommend going to a different brake controller as some of the adapters will not work consistently with them. With the newer trucks like yours adapters work well, especially when the adapter is used with the actuator it was designed for like what I recommended for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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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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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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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 11

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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