Surge to electric conversion

agallant80

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Is there any device that I can replace my hydrolic surge actuator with an electric one? I really don't want to change out the whole break system. Just looking for an electric actuator that can replace the hydrolic surge actuator.
 

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Re: Surge to electric conversion

Is there any device that I can replace my hydrolic surge actuator with an electric one? I really don't want to change out the whole break system. Just looking for an electric actuator that can replace the hydrolic surge actuator.

Electric trailer brakes do not use an actuator on the trailer. The brakes are controlled by the amount of current sent from the tow vehicle brake controller. To change out to electric, either replace your trailer coupler with a straight coupler, or weld the coupler up so it will not move.
 

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Re: Surge to electric conversion

Is there any device that I can replace my hydrolic surge actuator with an electric one? I really don't want to change out the whole break system. Just looking for an electric actuator that can replace the hydrolic surge actuator.

dont like dydrolic system? why would you want to change?
 

agallant80

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Re: Surge to electric conversion

dont like dydrolic system? why would you want to change?

WD hitch. I have one that will work with surge breaks but if it diminishes the breaking force I would want to convert.
 

smokeonthewater

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Re: Surge to electric conversion

^^^ this would be exactly what you asked for but be ready... it's PRICEY

the only other option would be replacing the entire brake system
 
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