Recommended Replacement Actuator for a 2007 EZ Load Trailer

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I have a 2007 EZ Loader trailer for my Skeeter Bass Boat. Which is the correct A-60 actuator for this trailer?

asked by: Mike L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We have a couple of options for replacement A-60 actuators for your 2007 EZ Loader Trailer. Which one you need is going to depend on your coupler size and whether or not you have drum or disk brakes. I have listed the options below.

2" ball with drum brakes - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item # DM72VR

2" ball with disc brakes - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout item # DM62VR

2-5/16" ball with drum brakes - Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator item # T4079200

2-5/16" ball with disc brakes - Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout item # T4747220

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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 2

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 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

I would recommend going with a Titan or Demco style of actuator. We don't see a lot of questions from customers with this style of coupler but with the Atwood style we get a lot of troubleshooting questions as to why they aren't working. For…

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Answer 5

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR is the best replacement for your Atwood 82543. As this surge brake actuator does not have a reverse lockout you will need either free backing brake assemblies or a Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators…

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Answer 6

It's very common for trailer surge actuators like the #DM72VR to be welded to the frame of the trailer tongue. Welding it from the inside or the outside would be totally fine as long as it's done by a professional and the coupler has the…

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Answer 7

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 8

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 9

We have a really great kit that comes with everything you'd need to convert your 2021 Vanleigh Pinecrest 335RLP from tandem 6k drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Triple Axle…

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Answer 10

A drop axle certainly can make it tough to reach the star wheel adjuster on a drum brake. The adjuster spoon tool we offer #W80630 has a 90-degree bend that will often let you get access to the adjuster even on a drop axle. Essentially you will need…

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Answer 11

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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Answer 12

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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