Recommended Reverse Solenoid For Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR

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Can an electric ain’t reverse lockout be added to this unit?

asked by: Eric

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Expert Reply:

The Reverse Lockout Solenoid Kit # DM5836 is the correct kit needed for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR. This kit will allow you to install the solenoid without drilling into your master cylinder.

I linked an installation video below. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach back out to me anytime and I would be more than happy to further assist you.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

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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I have a complete replacement actuator option, but unfortunately as Atwood went out of business years back there is no replacement master cylinder nor rebuild kit available. Instead a replacement actuator like the #DM72VR if you have drum brakes or…

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The Surge actuator you currently have installed is an older Atwood model. The cap for the brake fluid confirmed that for me once I saw it. Problem there is that Atwood is no longer in business and no replacements are available, unfortunately. We do…

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There isn't a master cylinder replacement we can offer that will fit an Atwood surge coupler since Atwood had a unique design and unfortunately isn't around any more. Best solution is a new actuator like the part #DM72VR for drum brakes or…

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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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Email me back with them and I can see what would work best.

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Answer 7

Thanks for the kind words, happy we were able to help, and the photos are also appreciated! As for the actuator, you are correct that the Atwood 85736 master cylinder is no longer available because Atwood was bought out so your best option is going…

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The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR will replace your Atwood 171 actuator. This surge brake actuator will work for drum brakes and has no reverse lock out but is recommended that you equip your trailer with free-backing brakes so you can drive…

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Answer 9

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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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 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

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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