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Hi there.I have a 2007 H200ss sitting on a Four Winns dual axle trailer with hydraulic surge brakes. At the moment when I try and reverse even on level ground the trailer is locking up. I suspect there maybe an issue with the solenoid and will be having these checked out shortly. What I want to know does this model acutator (70LP) have some sort of manual overide so I can actually move the boat backwards. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You should be able to put the tow ball locking pin into the hole on the side of the coupling to prevent it compressing and putting the brakes on when you reverse.

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport

Believe it or not, Tie Down's website is actually pretty good so you should be able to download your actuator's specs and such. I believe it also shows you how to override it for situations just like yours. Good luck!

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2008 H220 Frenzy - 5.7L VP SX Drive
2013 Tahoe LTZ Tow Vehicle (admiral's ride)
2011 Ford F150 XLT Ecoboost Tow Vehicle

I have to use my override pin all the time, even with the reverse wire connected. It just doesn't like to move in reverse uphill or a lot of times on even ground without the pin. I have no problem reversing down ramps without the pin though fortunately. Been like this since day one.

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2008 FW F204 - 5.0 VP "Stand On It"
Former Boat: Larson 186 LXI - 4.3 VP

I know on the Tie Down model 66 there is a hole you can put the safety pin into to lock out the brakes. I have that actuator on my old 94 Load Rite. I stayed with drum brakes because I have heard of a lot of problems with the reverse solenoids not working with discs (but I bet that many of those issues are more bad grounds than anything else). The drums work well if you know the tricks to making them last in salt water. They actually brake better on lighter trailers than discs because they are self engergizing.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II