48 inch Long Breakaway Cable Recommendation for Trailer Breakaway Braking System

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Hi, I need a breakaway cable for my utility trailer. All I see on the breakaway switch is TAP Hoppy Can you recommend a cable that will work for this? The original one looks to be about 48inch long. Thanks,

asked by: Kenneth B

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For a 48 inch long breakaway cable the part # FA80-01-2140 would be perfect for you and would work well.

This is a coiled breakaway cable that measures 48 inches in length.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I would recommend that the breakaway cable be cut shorter than the safety chains/cables that way if the trailer were to come uncoupled from the hitch ball it would come to a stop without slamming into the back of the tow vehicle. For a breakaway…

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Answer 2

I'm assuming that you're saying you have a 4' coiled breakaway cable kind of like the Fastway #FA80-01-2140. When it comes to replacing the cable it really doesn't matter what the style/length is as long as the length is less than…

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Answer 3

Trailer breakaway cables are not specific to any given brand of system so you can refer to the linked page that shows many such replacement cables such as 4-foot #FA80-01-2140 and 6-foot #FA80-01-2160.

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Answer 4

Since breakaway cables themselves are universal you can use any cable you'd like. The pins themselves can be different however. With that being said, for a replacement cable check out the: -Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable - 6' Long…

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Answer 5

The best length for the cable of a breakaway system like the Fastway Cable #FA80-01-2160 that you referenced will be just a bit longer than the safety chains. The breakaway cable should be longer than the safety chains according to RVIA Recreational…

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Answer 6

The 4' of cable that comes with the Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable #FA80-01-2140 is actually standard for breakaway cables. If your trailer comes uncoupled then the chains should catch the coupler (which is why you criss-cross the…

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Answer 7

If you can slide the B&W Companion Slider #BWRVK3400 when your trailer isn't attached, that would not indicate any type of issue with the hitch being stuck. To slide the hitch when attached to your truck you need to make sure of a couple…

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Answer 8

B&W lists the following information regarding maintenance for the 18K Patriot slider 5th wheel trailer hitch #BWRVK3270: Lubricate top surface of coupler with automotive type chassis grease or use a nylon lube plate to provide a lubricated…

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Answer 9

No, the slider on the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3400 does not need to be lubed. The saddle, jaws, polyurethane bushings, and coupler surface are the only components that need to be lubed…

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Answer 10

I reached out to my contact at Curt and walked him through your issue and process to disconnect. He said the issue sounds like you are taking too much weight off of the hitch. The hitch needs a certain amount of weight on it to function correctly and…

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Answer 11

It sounds to me like the Curt A16 hitch #C16120 may need to be lubricated. You might also have a spring or some other internal component that is about to fail. Lubricate before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite…

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Answer 12

For the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16541, Curt does recommend that black graphite grease be used for the jaw before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts or…

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