Trailer Couplers
- How to Convert a Trailer with Surge Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar… view full answer... - Surge Brake Actuator to Replace Atwood 82543
The closest option we have to replace your Atwood 82543 actuator is part #8605001. However, it doesn't have the lockout like your Atwood does. To add a lockout use #T4748800 but it's an electric lockout unlike the Atwood's manual lockout.… view full answer... - Replacement for Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator
The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #8605001 should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers. The review you are referring to, the customer did… view full answer... - Disc Brake Kit Availability for a Dexter 10k Axle
The Kodiak 10K Disc Brake Kit #K2R1058D11 is intended to allow conversion of a Dexter 8-288 idler hub for use with disc brakes. It is compatible ONLY with one specific hub, the Dexter hub 8-288 built between February 1990 and August 2009. What you… view full answer... - Difference Between Dexter and etrailer.com Brand 12 inch Brake Assemblies
Dexter brake assemblies like the part #23-458-459 are essentially the best ones on the market. They use the best materials and and incredibly reliable and well-made. That being said the etrailer.com brand assemblies part #AKEBRK-7-SA are also very… view full answer... - What To Do With Surge Coupler When Switching to Electric Actuator
The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part #HS381-9067 is an excellent all inclusive option and what I recommend using. Once you switch over you'll need to lockout your existing coupler or if this cannot be done weld it up or just… view full answer... - Recommended 8 Lug Trailer Hubs for Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #TASR7KS02
For an 8 lug hub assembly that is compatible with the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #TASR7KS02 that you referenced, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ. This hub features an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern and is… view full answer... - Recommended Air Bag Kit for a 2020 Ford F-250 4WD Super Duty
For your 2020 Ford F-250 4WD I highly recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2605 for a few reasons; they are compatible with an in-bed (5th wheel or gooseneck) hitch, they have a double-convoluted design which makes them more durable… view full answer... - Recommended Disc Brake Kit for AL-KO 6,000 lb Axles
For your AL-KO 6,000 lb axles, you will want the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR858AE that will fit the same #42 spindles used on that axle. This kit will give you the calipers, discs, and oil cap, but you will need to get the bearings and seal… view full answer... - Converting Trailer from Surge Brakes to Electric Brakes
First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you… view full answer... - Parts Needed to Convert Electric Brakes to EOH System on Triple 7K Axle Toy Hauler
We do have a complete kit to convert your triple 7K axle trailer to an EOH setup! I recommend using the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator #HSE7K-TR1 which come with the EOH actuator, disc brake hub/rotors, and the brake line parts needed for all 3… view full answer... - Comparing Demco and Titan Disc Brake Actuators with Electric Lockouts
That is a tough question to answer as both are excellent manufacturers with their respective pros/cons. In regards to brake actuators, they both make and manufacture them here in the U.S.A. and they both come with a one year warranty. In regards to… view full answer...