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You will want to start by following the troubleshooting tips in the manual for the electric over hydraulic actuator, #K71-651. I have outlined them here for you: 1. Verify that the trailer and tow vehicle are wired according to the electrical…

To properly operate the actuator #K71-651, the brake controller you are using needs to be compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. We offer the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part #90885 that would work great for you. If the brake controller is…

Dexter recommends using either DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5 brake fluid in the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #K71-651. I cannot say for certain which type your actuator came with but you can mix them so it should not matter.

From what it sounds like, you're trying to use an OEM brake controller on a Dodge or GM to control your Dexter electric over hydraulic brake actuator. We have found that the compatibility of the OEM controllers with the electric over hydraulic…

I spoke to the manufacturer and he said that assuming the unit is getting a full 12 volts, the best thing to do would be to bench test it. A 12V power source will be needed to do so. Isolate the wires of the Hydrastar (black, blue, white, yellow) 1.…

You can use a hand pump to bleed your trailer's brake lines or you can use 12V power input to the actuator from a charged 12V battery to power the actuator so you can clear the system of air. The HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #HBA16…

There are a few things you can check on your HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #HBA16 if it is running but doesn't actually build pressure. This could potentially be an electrical problem or issue with the motor. It's also possible…

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.

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…