Can Reverse Lockout Be Added to Atwood Surge Brake Actuator

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Have a welded on atwood actuator. Like the a60 dexter . But i need a reverse lock out

asked by: M D

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I do have an option for you though we don't have any reverse lockout kits for Atwood surge brake actuators as they are no longer in business. Therefore, your best option would be to remove and replace the actuator with an option like the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator part # DX89FR for disc or part # DX33FR for drum which both have lockouts.

Please note, you will need to have the old coupler cut off since it's welded.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Actuator #DX56FR you have is designed to be mounted on the end of the trailer frame as seen in the image below. Based on how your actuator was mounted the Actuator #DX89FR would best install like your current actuator. If you…

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Answer 2

Hey Bruce, you'd want to make sure the tongue of your trailer is 3 inch wide to verify for sure that the Dexter actuator part #DX29FR fits. This is also designed for 2 inch hitch balls and the brake type needs to be disc.

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Answer 3

If you don't mind drilling Jeremy I would recommend using all three mounting holes of the Dexter Actuator part #DX89FR or if you know a welder just have them weld it to the trailer. If you were going to only use two though use whichever two line…

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Answer 4

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

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Answer 5

I had the bolt holes on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX89FR measured and they are 5/8 of an inch from the bottom of the bracket to the center of the bolt holes.

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

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 8

Using compressed air is still the way to go. I have come across many instances of people using this method to push out the piston. And the best part is, it works. If you do not have an air compressor I am sure a local shop would go ahead and do it…

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Answer 9

A brake actuator with a manual lockout, like part #T63FR, will have a lockout lever on the actuator that prevents the internal spring and shock from engaging the master cylinder when backing up (see photo). A no lockout brake actuator, like part…

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Answer 10

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR is a great option to replace an Atwood 82543. That said, it does not come with any sort of reverse lockout feature therefore in order to reverse without the brakes locking up you will either need to add…

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Answer 11

The front of the housing to the edge of the fill cap closest to the front of the coupler is 7-7/8 inches, as shown in the provided photo. You'd be better off mounting the sticker on the top or side of the trailer tongue behind the actuating…

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Answer 12

The Kodiak Dacromet Disc Brake Conversion Kit, item #K2HR35D, would be a good choice for conversion to disc brakes on your boat trailer. We have not had the opportunity to do a video installation for the disc brake conversion yet, but I will go…

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