Atwood 61101 Actuator Replacement

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Mt current coupler uses a 2 inch ball and has a 8,000 lbs capacity I looking for something that will use the current bolt holes. My current couple also has a lock out on it. Do you have anything that has a manual lock out? Thanks

asked by: Paul V

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Expert Reply:

The best actuator replacement we have for your Atwood 61101 would be the Titan part # T63FR which fits a 2 inch ball and has a manual lockout like you need. It won't match the bolt pattern exactly but there's nothing out there that would match perfectly.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR is 18-1/8" long. I have included an image with this measurement and others you may be needing. You will be able to secure this to your truck using the etrailer Surge Brake Coupler Lock #e98888.

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Answer 2

The Brake Actuator #T63FR is 20" long and fits a 3" frame. The width of the outer case is 3-1/2" and it is 4" tall. I do recommend getting an extra Lockout Key #DX94FR as these are quite small and can easily be lost.

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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

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 5

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 6

The replacement I recommend for an Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778 is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM62VR. It has the same ball size, offers a bolt-on install, and has a greater capacity. The only difference is it has an electric…

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Answer 7

Your best route is to replace your entire surge brake assembly as Atwood no longer produces any parts for their brake actuators. The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457207K is going to be your best replacement available. It is specific to disc…

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…

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Answer 9

Unfortunately the Atwood 85736 cannot be replaced so you'd actually need an entirely new actuator. The closest replacement we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. This actuator has a gross towing weight capacity of 7,000-lbs, a…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you have free backing braking assemblies on your trailer so a lockout at the trailer coupler is not needed. In order to replace the Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 82541, I recommend using the Titan Leverlock Brake Actuator part…

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Answer 11

Yes, if you inserted a rod into the hole that in front of the housing of the actuator of the part #DM72VR that would work as a manual lock out and allow you to reverse the trailer.

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Answer 12

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR is a great option to replace an Atwood 82543. That said, it does not come with any sort of reverse lockout feature therefore in order to reverse without the brakes locking up you will either need to add…

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