Recommended Surge Brake Actuator for 7,000LB Drum Brake Trailer With 2" Ball Coupler Easy To Back Up

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I am looking fore a Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Drum brakes 7,000 lbs 2 ball that will be easy to back up

asked by: Gary B

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I recommend using the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR with the Reverse Lockout Solenoid # DM11993. This solenoid will require you to have a 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector # HM47910 on your trailer. This solenoid will become activated when your vehicle is placed into reverse. If your vehicle already has a 7-way the Adapter # A10-7275VP will allow you to connect the trailer 5-way. Otherwise you will need the Adapter # C57187 to convert a 4-way flat connector on your tow vehicle into a 5-way. It includes an additional wire for tapping into the reverse light circuit on your tow vehicle.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 4

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 5

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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