![]() We also offer models with built-in battery testers. All kits come with a rechargeable battery, a breakaway switch and a mountable carrying case for the battery. This should be checked by a certified technician of the manufacturer prior to using the trailer or caravan. A CURT breakaway system is designed to activate the trailer brakes in the event of a vehicle-separation. ![]() Always make sure that the cable is properly secured and that the brake system of the towed object are in working order. If your caravan or trailer has a weight over 750kg it is against the law not to have a breakaway cable securely fitted between the trailer/caravan and tow. If you are buying a second-hand car, always check whether the towbar has a fastening eye. How Does The Trailer Breakaway Cable Keep You Safe The trailer breakaway cable ensures a connection between the brake system on the trailer and the back of your tow vehicle. a) Pass the cable through the attachment point and clip it back on itself b) Attach the clip directly to the designated point - permitted by the trailer manufacturer. If you have a Brink towbar, the breakaway cable can always be fastened to a specific breakaway point on the towbar. What Is A Trailer Breakaway Cable A trailer breakaway cable attaches the brake system of the trailer to the back of your tow vehicle. As soon as the handbrake is engaged, the towed object will be brought to a halt. ![]() If you have securely fastened the handbrake breakaway cable to a fixed point of the car, the handbrake is pulled when tension is applied to the breakaway cable. Pin & Cable: The pin must be inserted into the switch, facing the rear of the tow vehicle, with the attached wire cable in a direct path to where you secure it to the tow vehicle. You must have operational electric brakes on the trailer, the 12 volt battery must be charged& the switch cable must be attached to the vehicle. This cable ensures that the handbrake of the trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox is pulled as soon as the towed object separates from the car during driving. The Trailer Breakaway System is designed to bring a trailer to a safe stop by activating the electric brakes on the trailer, should the trailer be disconnected from the tow vehicle while driving. Function of the handbrake breakaway cable This isn’t debated AFAIK by any trailer vendor. In addition, every towed object has a handbrake breakaway cable. 1) The ONLY place to attach the brake activator (breakaway cable) is to the tow vehicle itself. ![]() For starters, most everyone agrees that it should not be attached to any part of the hitch head itself. If your trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox come loose from your car during driving it results in an extremely dangerous situation. Travel trailer owners have debated on where to attach the breakaway cable to the tow vehicle as long as they have debated on tow vehicles themselves. ![]()
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