CM001 The Marriage Saver Reversing Guide.

Caravan & trailer Reversing Guide

The Couplemate Caravan Reversing Guide (Marriage Saver®) makes hitching up your caravan, boat or camper easier than ever! Reversing cameras are great, but they do not stop accidents as efficiently as this trailer guide.

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COUPLEMATE IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN MADE PROGRAM.

We support local suppliers and help bring business back to Australian shores. There is strong demand for Australian Made caravan and trailer parts across the market.

The facts are simple; Australian Made goods create employment in Australia.

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5 Things to Know: Mounting Springs Above Your Axle

5 Things to Know: Mounting Springs Above Your Axle

Traditional trailers, caravans, and campers usually have springs mounted below the axle (often called "overslung" axles). There are trailers in Australia that are supplied with the springs on top of axle by default. For example, if you own a Jayco Off-Road caravan or...

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Brake Actuators

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  • 7/8 replacement Cylinder Cap

    Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder Cap

    $5.00$30.75
    Options
  • Hydrastar Gasket

    Hydrastar Replacement Gasket

    $25.00
    Add to cart
  • AL-KO IQ7 Electric onboard compressor.
    Component Type Approval

    AL-KO iQ7 Brake Actuator

    $1,400.00
    Add to cart
  • hydrastar circuit board

    Hydrastar Circuit Board

    $345.00$933.12
    Options
  • 1200 psi Hydrastar Brake Actuator Generation 7 suits boat trailers under 3.2t. Trailer over 2t also require a breakaway kit.

    Hydrastar Hydraulic Electric Brake Actuator

    $1,395.00
    Options

Hydrastar and Al-ko IQ& Brake Actuators

The Hydrastar 1200psi (HBA12) is suitable for 2.5t boat trailers. Alternatively, the Hydrastar 1600psi (HBA16) suits heavier tandem trailers up to 4.5t.

How do I select the proper electric actuator?

  • Al-ko IQ7 up to 3t tandem trailers (1000 psi) – 355002E
  • Hydrastar up to 3.2t trailers (1200 psi) – 34910
  • Hydrastar up to 4.5t trailers (1600 psi) – 34928

The Alko boat trailer brake actuator ensures the trailer’s brakes operate simultaneously with the brakes on your tow vehicle. As a result, they are preventing the dangerous ‘jack-knifing’ skid effect.

The latest Al-ko model has the advantage of a built-in park brake function and the latest hydraulic electric actuator technology.

The internal compressor activates the brakes when parked. The park feature is automatic. If you’re leaving your boat trailer unattended for long periods, it is still wiser to chock all wheels.

Why do you need a Hydrastar brake actuator?

The critical component of your trailer braking system is the brake actuator, an electronically-controlled device that forces hydraulic oil into the brakes to slow down the trailer along with the vehicle and avoid tailgating and trailer slippage.

The electrically-driven Hydraulic brakes market has two leading manufacturers. Hydrastar and Al-ko.

If you have a boat trailer, installing an excellent electronic brake actuator is essential. These devices save your caravan, car, and boat, all the things that cost a lot of money.

Hydrastar Boat Trailer Brake Actuator — Some Further Info

You’ll need to install a manual park brake and a breakaway kit if you use the Hydrastar electric actuator.

You can now use the most popular brake controllers on the IQ7. In the past, you’d have had to purchase a brake controller mounted on your foot pedal. I always thought it was a bad idea, as did Al-ko—they’ve changed how IQ7 works.

Currently, Al-ko offers excellent pricing on the IQ7 actuator. You will not find a better time to buy advanced brake equipment from Al-ko.

Australian Made and Owned.

COUPLEMATE IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN MADE PROGRAM.

We support local suppliers and help bring business back to Australian shores. There is strong demand for Australian Made caravan and trailer parts across the market.

The facts are simple; Australian Made goods create employment in Australia.

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