How to Replace Tie Down Engineering LP7000 Actuator
Question:
I need to replace the Coupler and Actuator on a boat trailer. It has a LP7000 unit that is no longer available. I was able to acquire a replacement Master Cylinder Kit but my trailer guys are recommending I replace the coupler, solenoid and all the parts. I have pictures added that show the existing unit. I have found some recommendations on a Dexter unit that bolts over the top of the tongue but this tongue is too wide for those units. I need a replacment unit that will slide inside the tongue like the one shown in the pictures. Can you help me? Thanks for any advice you can provide.
asked by: Pat L
Expert Reply:
I'm guessing it is approximately 3-3/8" across if you measured it. Unfortunately there are no options that will slide in because it won't line up correctly, and everything is designed to fit a 3" tongue so it is too wide to mount an actuator on top.
Although it is not ideal, the only solution is to cut that off and replace the tongue with a standard 3" trailer tongue. Once you have a 3" wide trailer tongue you will be able to install an actuator like the # DX89FR you were looking at.
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