Availability of Demco Surge Actuator that Works with Disc Brakes

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will it work with disc brakes?

asked by: DAN M

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Expert Reply:

We have a version of the Demco Surge Actuator that is for disc brakes with the part # DM62VR, but the part # DM72VR is for drum brakes which require lower PSI to operate. So you'd want the part # DM62VR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR will take a male 3/8"-24 fitting such as the Demco Hydraulic Brake Hose with Fittings part #DM05982. I am not sure what size fittings you have now but all you would need is an adapter to go…

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Answer 2

Assuming you have drum brakes, the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs #DM72VR will work well as a replacement for your Atwood 61101. If you have disc brakes, I recommend the Dexter #099-175-20 which comes with an…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! You are correct that the Demco 8605001 is a direct replacement for your Atwood 61101 Surge Brake Actuator, but the 8605001 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and replaced with the #DM72VR you mentioned. The key…

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Answer 4

I have attached for you below a photo which shows the bolt pattern for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR.

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Answer 5

3 inch wide frame channel is actually very common for trailers with surge brakes like boat trailers so we have the Demco part #DM72VR which would fit and work well. This is a drum brake surge actuator for a 2 inch hitch ball that has a 7k capacity. I…

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Answer 6

While we don't offer a version of the Demco Actuator part DM72VR with a reverse lockout we do offer a lockout that will work great with it that you can order separately with it as part #DM5836.

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Answer 7

I wish we had replacement master cylinders for the Atwood actuators but we aren't able to get them anymore so we don't have solutions beyond replacing the entire coupler like with the Demco coupler part #DM72VR which is for drum brakes and…

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you, however an electric lockout solenoid cannot be added to the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator #DM72VR referenced in your question. For an actuator like this that doesn't feature a lockout you will need the…

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Answer 9

Actually you can add an electric lockout to the Demco actuator part #DM72VR pretty easily with the part #DM5836 and you'd be set!

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Answer 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

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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