How To Move A Trailer With A Dead Breakaway Battery
Question:
if the battery goes dead and have to move the trailer,what wire do i cut,and will the truck controller still let me use trailer brakes? thanks..2015 chevy silverado 2500 lt 4x4.is tow truck
asked by: Mark I
Expert Reply:
On most breakaway kits such as the Hopkins Brake Master part # HM20001, you will not need to cut or splice any of the wires to move the trailer with a dead battery. If your power supply is not active, then the only effect is that the breakaway system will not send power to your trailer's brakes in a breakaway situation thus allowing for free movement of the trailer. Even if the battery is dead, the brake controller will still allow you to activate your trailer's brakes
To prevent further battery failures, I recommend using the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger part # C52042 as this controller features a built-in charger and self testing system to ensure you are not left without.
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Curt Trailer Breakaway Kit with Trickle Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Lead Acid Battery - Side Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Triple-axle
- LED Tester
- Battery Included
- CURT
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Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger, Battery, and Installation Hardware
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Hopkins
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