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  • Replacement Breakaway Kit W/ Switch for a Pre-2000 Big Tex Trailer
  • Yes the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Breakaway Switch, 0.5-Amp Charger, 5 Ah Battery, and Wire Loom # 3802336 is a great replacement for your current breakaway setup. This kit comes with a breakaway switch, a 0.5 amp charger, a 5-amp hour battery, a battery box, wiring and wire loom.
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  • Will Fastway Breakaway Cable FA80-01-2160 Fit 2013 Escape Trailer 17B
  • Hey Howard, yes the Fastway Zip Coiled Breakaway Cable part # FA80-01-2160 is a universal design so it will work with the breakaway kit you have on your 2013 Escape Trailer 17B.
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  • What Light Shows up on Bright Way Breakaway Kit # 3802346
  • Hey David, when the battery of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger # 3802346 is fully charged the green light on the display actually lights up. It's the light that says "fully charged".
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  • Should Older Trailer Replace Breakaway Kit WIth One That Has Charger
  • Hi Barry; that's a good question and honestly, even if your batteries are well maintained I would definitely replace the breakaway with one that has a built-in charger. This will just ensure that no matter what, the kit is always going to work, and while it is likely you'll never need it (most don't), I always like to err on the side of safety, so I do recommend going with the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # 20400.
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  • How Many Axles for use with Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit?
  • The Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit # 34-285 is going to work on single or tandem axle trailers only. If you're looking for a breakaway kit that allows for triple or quad axles I recommend the Tekonsha Shur-Set III # 2028 ,which works for anywhere from 1-4 axles. It is a top loading system for easy access the 5 amp-hour battery from above and comes with a built in battery charger. The battery box is also equipped with the ability to add a padlock for extra security.
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  • Can Breakaway Battery Kit Work as a Power Source Dedicated Only to Interior Enclosed Trailer Lights
  • Hey Mark, great question! As long as the Bright Way # 3802308 or Curt # C52044 breakaway kit isn't connected to trailer brakes (which it sounds like it wouldn't be in your case), then you can use it as a battery bank for your interior lights, yes.
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  • Will Breakaway Kit With Built-In Battery Charger Interfere With Breakaway Sensor on 2019 Ford F-150
  • You should not have any issues using the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # HM20001 on your trailer hooked up to your 2019 Ford F-150. The built-in charger automatically refuels the battery when connected to the tow vehicle. Although we do not have any information or reports on an F-150 sensor for breakaway batteries, the draw from the charger would likely trigger the same on your vehicle. To be sure, I recommend contacting your local dealer to ask how this...
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  • Why Does Engager Break-Away System On Horse Trailer Drain Battery On Vehicle and Trailer?
  • The Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 20099 should not be draining the battery from your vehicle or from the breakaway battery unless the cable is pulled out. What could be happening is the breakaway Battery # HM20008 is unable to hold a charge and when connected to your vehicle it is trying to charge the battery which kills the vehicle battery. But when disconnected since the battery cannot maintain a charge it also dies very quickly. If you still want to use a toggle...
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  • Replacement Break Away For Flat Tow
  • Hello Terry. We do not have a breakaway by itself for Demco Air Force One braking system, we do have it as part of a kit like the Towed Vehicle Reinstall Kit for Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System # SM99226. No need to buy this whole kit though, I did confirm that the Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable - 6' Long # FA80-00-2060 will work as a great replacement for the breakaway on the Air Force One as they both use a 2 wire system. If you are looking for just...
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  • Looking For Electric Brakes, Hubs And Breakaway Kit For A Boat Trailer With No Brakes
  • Hello Steve, thanks for reaching out. The 3,500 lb axles use the standard 10" x 2-1/4" brakes, and for that I recommend the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K # AKEBRK-35-SA. We also offer a pre-grease hub for a 3,500 lb axle, part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. This comes with a pre-greased hub, bearings, seals, races a grease cap and lug nuts. For a breakaway I recommend the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah...
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  • Recommended Solar Panel to Charge a Breakaway Battery
  • Yes, there is! You can use the 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 you were looking at. However, this has alligator clamps so it will be a bit more difficult. A better option would be to install the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger item # BRW54FR due to it having terminal rings. The connections won't come disconnected while you are using your trailer. Your breakaway battery just needs to be a 12-volt battery with at least 5 amp-hours.
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  • Light Kit for Boat Trailer
  • Hi Roy; that gooseneck kit is designed to replace the traditional lights on gooseneck trailers. Although you can make it work, I don't think the size of all of the lights, or all of the lights in general will be correct/necessary. The marker lights look like they're overkill, and no tail lights are included. It also has a breakaway kit which is for electric or EOH setups. Your surge brakes now should have a breakaway cable that is part of the actuator. A 7-way like can be used in place...
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  • Can a Solar Charger Be Connected to a Breakaway Battery To Maintain The Battery Charge?
  • The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR is what you are looking for to connect to the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802308. The solar panel will help to maintain battery power when not used for long periods of time. It has eyelet terminals to connect to the charge line in your junction box.
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  • How to Wire Trailer Breakaway Switch to Trailer
  • A trailer breakaway kit like # 20099 needs to be connected to the vehicle's 12V auxiliary power circuit so that it receives a maintenance charge at all times you are driving, not just when the lights are on. The wiring and mounting requirements, as well as the procedure for testing your breakaway system, are covered in the two articles I linked for you. Your best bet is to re-wire the trailer to match your Suburban's 7-way setup. This takes only a junction box like # HS381-9000 and some...
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  • Second Vehicle Kit and Breakaway Kit for the Roadmaster BrakeMaster 9000
  • Rob, it sounds like you're needing the Second Vehicle Kit for Roadmaster BrakeMaster Flat Tow Brake Systems # RM-98100 which includes all the wiring, air lines, and hardware needed. If you need the breakaway kit, you'll also need the Replacement Roadmaster Breakaway Kit for BrakeMaster Flat Tow Brake Systems # RM-8600.
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  • Parts Needed to Convert From Hydraulic Drum to Electric Over Hydraulic on 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
  • We can get you everything you need to go from hydraulic drum brakes to an electric over hydraulic set up for your trailer and 2005 GMC Sierra 2500. You'll need an EOH actuator, breakaway kit, and brake controller that is compatible with an EOH set up. First, for the actuator and breakaway kit you'll need the following: - Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes # K71-650 - Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311 Then for the brake controller...
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  • Replacement Dexter Parking Brake Cable and Breakaway Kit
  • No, I am sorry we do not. The only replacement Dexter parking brake parts we have are the Breakaway and Parking Kit for Drum Brakes item # T2385200 and the Replacement Cable for Dexter Breakaway and Parking Kit item # T2385500.
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  • Replacement Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot 2022 Brake System
  • Hey Jack, we've got you covered! What you're needing is the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit # BRK2505 which is a replacement for the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR (BRK2022).
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  • Parts Needed To Convert Boat Trailer For Electric over Hydraulic Disc Braking
  • The Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness # HS381-9067 will provide you with the actuator for the trailer along with the breakaway system and trailer connector. If you can send me some images and information about the trailer coupler you have I can help you find a suitable replacement. You will need a suitable brake controller like the Tekonsha # 90195 with the hydraulic actuator. The Wiring Kit # ETBC7 will provide you with the wiring needed...
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  • Breakaway Kit For Blue Ox Patriot Braking System on 2nd Vehicle & Wiring for 2012 Wrangler Unlimited
  • Hey Mark, We can get you the breakaway kit for your Blue Ox Patriot supplemental braking system for you to use on your Jeep, and all you need is the following: - Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake Systems # BRK2505 I'm not 100% clear on what you need when you say the wiring harness for plug to your motorhome in regards to the Patriot system. Did you mean something like the replacement controller that plugs into your motorhome? Or were you referring to wiring...
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