Reverse Lockout Options For a Demco DA91 Surge Brake Actuator

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Question:

Hello, do you offer a coupler like da91 with a reverse lock out. Thanks in advance for your reply

asked by: Bart O

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Expert Reply:

You can add a Manual Reverse Lockout Kit # DM5939 or Electric Reverse Lockout Solenoid Kit # DM5837 to the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8509612 to get the DA91 surge coupler with a reverse lockout.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Hello Bob, For your Demco DA70 actuator use the Reverse Lockout Solenoid #DM11993. The difference between this and #DM5837 is that the latter comes with a cover.

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Answer 2

Hi Bob, The Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs #AKUBRK-35 are not free-backing. So you would need to install a solenoid like the Demco #DM11993.

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Answer 3

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 4

Demco surge brake actuators require a Reverse Lockout Solenoid #DM11993. They do not have the ability to use a reverse lockout key.

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Answer 5

Since the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM8759812 is a DA91 actuator the Reverse Lockout Solenoid Kit #DM5837 will fit. I confirmed this with my contact at Demco.

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Answer 6

It sounds like your reverse lockout solenoid is not working properly. You can use the Replacement Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts #T4748800 or the slightly better designed Demco #DM5837. You will wire one side of the…

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Answer 7

You will need the Reverse Lockout Solenoid Kit #DM5836 for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. I have included a install video below showing the installation of the solenoid kit on this actuator. The Kit #DM5837 you found is for Demco models…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Since we can't get the Atwood replacement shock anymore that you mentioned your best option would be to replace the actuator with a more reliable one like the Demco #DM72VR for if you have a drum brake setup or part #099-175-20 for if you have a…

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Answer 10

Our lightweight winches will range between approximately 7 and 8 lbs. I recommend taking a look at the Dutton-Lainson 1,400 lb winch, #DL15303. The Dutton-Lainson winch is the heavier winch between the two at approximately 8 lbs and comes with…

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Answer 11

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch part #DL15303 is the replacement that I recommend for your Shelby Hand Winch 5405. These winches both have the same 1,400 lb capacity and overall size. In regards to mounting, most hand winches now use a standard pattern…

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