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Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this Demco hydraulic drum brake actuator for a two-inch hitch ball. Has a 7,000-pound weight capacity. This hydraulic actuator will activate your trailer's brakes when your tow vehicle slows or stops. Basically what happens is when you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration will occur, and the momentum will… see more >
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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.…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Yes, if you inserted a rod into the hole that in front of the housing of the actuator of the part #DM72VR that would work as a manual lock out and allow you to reverse the trailer.
view full answer...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…
view full answer...I went out to the warehouse and measured the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item #DM72VR. The bolt hole spread is 3". I have linked a diagram below. I have linked a diagram I made below and another one that will show you a few dimensions.
view full answer...Thanks for the photo. That is a great help for getting you the correct replacement. I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs #DM72VR for a zinc plated option. This coupler does not…
view full answer...Atwood is out of business which is why there isn't a replacement master cylinder to be found. So you'll have to replace your actuator with an appropriate option, like the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Disc #DM62VR or Drum #DM72VR depending…
view full answer...Your best route is to replace your entire surge brake assembly as Atwood no longer produces any parts for their brake actuators. The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457207K is going to be your best replacement available. It is specific to disc…
view full answer...Hey Al, this is a great question but since you have free-backing plates now you would never need to mess with the manual lock out of your Atwood coupler.
view full answer...I wish we could help but we don't have a solution for a replacement Atwood master cylinder. They got out of the coupler business a while back and none of the current master cylinder replacements would work. Best option will be a new coupler like…
view full answer...Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with…
view full answer...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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