Comparing Breakaway Kits for 2 Axle and 3 Axle Trailers
Question:
I bought a new breakaway system that is rated for up to 2 axles with brakes. It has a 5 amp/hr battery. My trailer is a triple axle. I started looking at systems rated for triple axles and they have the same battery. What’s the difference?
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
It honestly just boils down to what the manufacturer has tested and approved for each battery. For example, the Tekonsha Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 50-85-313 is rated for up to 3 axles while the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 20099 is only rated for up to 2 axles.
Breakaway kits are designed to stop your trailer in a worst-case scenario. Since this is something that is used for emergencies only I highly recommend swapping out your current system with one that is rated for 3 axles. For some reason that manufacturer decided that the limit for their specific kit is 2 axles whether they don't to be held liable or there actually is a safety issue. It is always best to be safe rather than sorry.
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Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Triple-axle
- LED Tester
- Tekonsha
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