Expert Answers about Trailer Breakaway Kit

• How Long Will the Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Last Without a Charge
• Battery life depends on so many factors that it is hard to quantify the life any given battery. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he stated that if the battery is stored outside he estimates a 3 to 6 month life span. If stored inside it will last a little longer and will most likely make it to 6 months. If the battery is not being charged via the 7-Way trailer connector regularly then it is recommended to charge the battery every 3 months using a battery charger like # CTEK56158. If y
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• Theft Prevention Recommendations for a 5th Wheel Trailer
• You could remove your breakaway switch pin while your trailer is in storage, however, a determined thief will get what they want in the end. If he went through the trouble to break in and attempt steal your trailer, it would not be a problem for him to simply cut the wires from the breakaway switch. Cutting the wires from the breakaway switch would be fast and easy. Another factor to consider is that the battery will only last for a short time and it will drain completely. Leaving the battery
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• Trailer Breakaway System Recommendation for a Tri-Axle Trailer
• If all 3 of the trailer axles have brakes you will need one with enough amperage to be able to apply the trailer brakes on full for at least 15 minutes. The Tekonsha system, # 50-85-313 will work with 1 to 3 axles. I have included a link to a video review for you. Another option is # 2028. I have also included a link to an FAQ article on installing a breakaway kit.
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• Break Away Kit with Charger Installation on a 25 ft 2003 Continental Cargo Trailer
• To install the Tekonsha Push to Test Breakaway Kit with Premium Integrated Charger you will first need to remove your old breakaway kit. You may be able to reuse some of the wiring of your old kit, but you may have to just start over with the wiring to install the # 50-85-313. Next you will want to mount the # 50-85-313 in a place that is easily accessible for you. The blue wire of the # 50-85-313 will attach to one end of the included breakaway switch (does not matter which side you use),
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• Breakaway Kit Recommendation for a Triple Axle Trailer with 6 Brakes
• We do have a breakaway kit available for your triple axle trailer with 6 brakes, but the Hopkins Breakaway Kit, # HM20002, is only designed for single or tandem axle trailers. For your trailer, I would recommend the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit, # 20020. This kit will work with 1, 2, 3 or 4 axle trailers. Like the Hopkins kit, this kit includes a sealed, rechargeable 12 volt battery and it also includes a battery charger.
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• Maintaining a Breakaway Trailer Battery in a Cold Colorado Winter for 6 Months
• I recommend a battery charger like # CTEK56158 which has a cold weather mode (up to -4 degrees F) and you can leave it connected for extended periods of time without damaging the battery or charger. If it gets colder than minus 4 degrees then taking the battery inside to charge would be the best idea. I have included some helpful links on battery chargers for you.
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• How to Wire in a Breakaway Kit on a Trailer
• Considering that some of the wiring was damaged and that the camper was older to begin with I would recommend re-wiring the entire trailer with a new harness like # H20046. This is a 7-Way connector and I have included a link to a video that shows a typical installation. The wiring color codes can be found on the product page. A typical breakaway system is wired as follows: The brake output wire from the 7-Way that goes to the trailer brakes will also connect to one of the wires on the bre
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• Can a Breakaway System and Brake Controller be Installed at Same Time on 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
• You can have both a brake controller and a breakaway system since they serve 2 different functions. A brake controller, which may be required by law in your area (check local and state laws) will apply the trailer brakes when you apply the tow vehicle brakes. A breakaway system only applies the brakes should the trailer become uncoupled from the tow vehicle. In many states a breakaway system is also required by law. The breakaway system needs to be able to apply the trailer brakes on full for
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• Solar Panel Charging Option for a 12V5AH Breakaway Battery
• There are solar options for charging a 12V5AH breakaway battery. You could use the CTEK D250S Universal Battery Charger, # CTEKD250S. This charger includes an input for connecting a solar panel without the need of a regulator. I have attached a photo that shows how to connect a solar panel and how to connect the charger to the battery. The connector on the top left is for the solar panel in and the top right connector is for the solar panel ground. The bottom right connector will connect to t
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• Troubleshooting a Breakaway Kit that Applies Voltage on Trailer Brakes All the Time
• It sounds like you may have wired your setup in such a way that the battery is somehow putting voltage on the brake output circuit which is why your brakes are locking up. Check the third page of the installation instructions I attached to see the wiring diagram on how it should be wired up and compare it to your setup. You should also check to make sure that the plunger is properly installed into the switch.
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• Right Brake Light Does Not Work After Breakaway Switch Installation
• That is odd that your right rear brake light does not work if they spliced the break away switch battery into your running light circuit. The brake lights and running lights typically run on two different circuits so it should not have been affected. I would recommend checking each of the connection points for possible cuts or frays to other wires nearby. It is possible that they may have accidentally cut or damaged a brake light wire creating a short that would cause your brake light to fail.
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• Trailer Brakes Work with Break Away System But Not with Brake Controller
• It sounds like the brake controller might need to be reset or the wiring from the vehicle side to the break away system needs to be examined. Try adjusting the power output of the controller. If that does not work you can test the controller itself using a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed. Sever the blue wire a few inches from the back of the controller and use the circuit tester to test the end coming from the controller while applying the manual override. If it does not show power then
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• Battery on Tekonsha Trailer Break Away System not Receiving Charge
• I would begin by testing the 12-volt accessory power circuit pin on the tow vehicle 7-way connector using a circuit tester like part # 40376. The 12-volt accessory pin is in the 2:00 position in the connector socket as shown in the provided photo. If you are not showing power on that pin, how to proceed next will depend on the year, make and model of vehicle and whether or not the 7-way is factory or aftermarket installed. If the 7-way is factory installed, the fuse is most likely protected b
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• Troubleshooting Confusing LED Lights on a Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit
• It sounds like you might have one or two situations going on there. First, use the installation instructions, linked here for you, and make sure the breakaway kit is wired correctly. Also, check to be sure the plastic breakaway switch pin is correctly inserted into the breakaway switch housing. Next, make sure that the ground wire from the breakaway kit, # 20401, is attached to the trailer frame and not wired into the trailer connector. My contact at Hopkins indicated that this could be the i
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Break-Away System on Camper
• It sounds as if your breakaway system is not functioning. On a properly working system, the brakes would engage regardless of whether or not the 7-way was plugged into the vehicle. It is not necessary to have an additional break away battery if the battery on your trailer has sufficient power to keep the brakes applied for 15 minutes once the break away pin is pulled. I would recommend replacing the switch assembly with part # 2005-P and checking how the system is wired. You can take a loo
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• How to Release the Brakes on a Trailer Once the Break Away Switch Is Activated
• If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either remove the break away battery or cut one of the wires going to or from the break away switch. One wire is coming from the break away battery and the other is going to the brake circuit on the trailer. Cutting one of those wires will terminate the
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• Charging a Trailer Breakaway System Battery Using the 12 Volt Circuit on a 7-Way Connector
• To charge the battery in the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20099, you can attach the wire from the 12 volt circuit on the trailer side 7-Way (1 oclock position on the back of the trailer side 7-Way where the wires attach) to the input wire on the trailer breakaway system. This system has a charger built in to it. As long as it is connected to a function 12 volt circuit it will charge the battery. When connected to the towing vehicle and the vehicle on and/or running, the 12 volt circuit wi
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• The Battery on the Hopkins Engager Breakaway Kit is not Charging When Used With a 2007 GMC Sierra
• The Hopkins Engager Breakaway Kit, # 20099, takes about 20 minutes to recharge. Your 2007 GMC Sierra New Body must be running to charge the battery. The charging light on the breakaway kit will always stay on as long as the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle, but that does not mean the battery is charging. If you let your vehicle run and the battery will not charge, then you can take the battery to a local automotive store and have them test the battery. I have linked the installati
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• Trailer Brakes Come On Instead of Charging Battery in Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit 20099
• First, it is recommended that you charge the battery before installing the system. However, there may be another problem. It sounds like there could be a wiring issue or an improper ground that is causing a short and making the brakes engage. It seems that you may have the the wire that should go from the battery to the trailer connector going to the brakes instead. That would engage the trailer brakes on full and that would not charge the battery. Take a look at the wiring FAQ I have inc
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• Can the Trailer Breakaway Battery be Used to Power a 12 Volt Interior Light
• You will want to use a standard 12 volt deep cycle trailer battery to operate the interior light. You will NOT want to use a trailer breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is not designed to power other trailer accessories or lighting, it is just designed to operate the breakaway system. The DOT regulations state that a trailer breakaway system needs a dedicated battery. To keep the trailer battery charged you will need to run a 10 gauge power wire like the, part # 10-1-1, from the 12 volt
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• Availability of Chargers for Trailer Breakaway System Batteries
• We carry a Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Charger that would be perfect for you, the part # is 20011. The black wire connects to the 12-volt power from the trailer connector, the red wire connects to the positive battery terminal on the breakaway battery, and the blue wire connects to the breakaway switch. This would be the easiest, most economical way of providing battery chargers for the breakaway systems on your various trailers. You will want to make sure that the batteries are still in
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• Does the Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit Have a 5 amp Battery
• Yes, I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he informed me that this Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit # 20099 is on a 5 amp circuit and should work well for you. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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• The Yellow Charge Light Stays On Even When Trailer Disconnected on Engager BreakAway Kit
• Since the light is staying on even when the trailer is disconnected, this would indicate that the light for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20099, is drawing power from the break away battery. The box is water resistant but not water proof. Moisture or corrosion build up in the box or wiring could cause a short circuit leading power to go to the light. This would mean that the lid will need to be replaced. It is part # 20106. I also recommend making sure the battery is in good working co
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• After Installation of Tow Ready Trailer Breakaway Kit # TR20048 Light is Not Working
• On the Tow Ready Trailer Breakaway Kit, part # TR20048, when you push the test button the green LED will light if the battery is over 12 volts. If the battery is less than 12 volts the red LED will light. If the battery is below 6 volts, neither LED light will illuminate. That would indicate a dead battery. I would also recommend to check the wiring of your breakaway kit. I am including a link to a video of the breakaway kit being installed. 1 - Connect one black wire from the breakaway
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• Do Tekonsha Breakaway Kit with Charger, # 20020 and # 2028 Come with the Same Charger
• Both the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit with Charger, # 20020, and the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit with Charger, Clamp On, # 2028, come with the same charger. The only difference is how each system mounts to the trailer. Break away batteries require a special charger because they are smaller than a regular 12 volt battery. Trying to charge it just through the 12 volt circuit from a trailer connector can overcharge the battery. The charger prevents that from happening after the battery has been charged but
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• Can a Trailer Break Away Battery be Charged from the 7-Way Trailer Connector
• If you have a break away kit that does not include a charger, you can provide a charge to the battery using the 12 volt circuit or auxiliary circuit from the vehicle 7-Way trailer connector. However, using the 7-Way can overcharge a break away battery. It would better to add a charger designed for a break away battery like # 20011.
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• Should the Cable on Hopkins Break-Away Kit # HM20001 Engage Trailer Brakes If Safety Chains Break
• The breakaway cable on the Hopkins Break-Away Kit, part # HM20001, should engage the trailer brakes if the trailer becomes disconnected from the tow vehicle and the safety chains fail. So you will want the breakaway kit to be the last line of defense against a runaway trailer. As far as length of the breakaway cable, that will be determined by where the breakaway kit will be installed on the trailer. I am including a link to a FAQ page on breakaway kit installation and a link to a video of
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• The Charge Light for Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit Stays On All the Time
• The fact that it is staying on even when the trailer is not connected is strange. According to the installation details linked for reference, if the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle, the yellow charging light will always be on. The light stays on just to show that the unit is connected and has power. Since it is staying on, it has to be drawing power from the break away battery. The box is water resistant but not water proof. Moisture or corrosion build up in the box or wiring could ca
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• What are the Dimensions of the Battery Box in Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20400
• I spoke with my contact at Hopkins to get the dimensions of the battery box in Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20400. The box measures 3-1/2 inches long by 2-1/2 inches across by 4 inches tall. I have included a link to the installation details for this kit for you to view.
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• Does the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099 Come with Instructions
• Yes, the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099, does come with instructions, which I have linked for you. There is also a wiring color code on the box lid. If you look at the second picture on the product page you will see the color code information. The more detailed wiring instructions found in the manual for the kit are as follows: 1. Splice one blue wire of the Break-Away Switch to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. 2. Connect othe
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• When Would a Trailer Break Away Kit Be Required By Law
• Many states in the U.S. and provinces in Canada require break away kit. In order to determine the specifics for where you live and where you plan to travel, you can check with the state and federal departments of transportation for the area. Specific weights or trailer types may change from state to state, so it is important to check for every state in which you plan to be towing. A break away kit is just a good idea in general, whether it is required or not. It is a fairly simple system. If
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• What Size is the Battery Box in Tekonsha Push to Test Breakaway Kit, # 50-85-313
• The Tekonsha Push to Test Breakaway Kit, # 50-85-313, is large enough to house a 12 volt battery like # UB1250, which is 3-1/2 inches x 2-3/4 inches x 4 inches. The box will be slightly larger then this in order to accommodate the battery. The box is this particular kit is not available as a stand alone item, but we do have others that are. Take a look at the Replacement Battery Box for Breakaway Kit, # 34420215. This box will be the same size as the one listed above. We also have Replacement
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• Does The Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Kit # 50-85-313 Include a Battery
• Yes, the item you selected, Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Kit, part # 50-85-313, comes included with a 5 amp battery. I have linked and FAQ Article on trailer breakaway kits and a video review and installation of the Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Kit, part # 50-85-313.
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• 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Recommendation for a 7-Way Connector on a 2005 Chevy Tahoe
• You would need to install a 40 amp. In-Line Circuit Breaker, part # 9510, on the wire that runs from the 7-way on your 2005 Chevy Tahoe to the battery. Check steps 11 and 12 of the instructional link to see the recommended way of installing the 40 amp circuit breaker.
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• Brakes Not Activating When Breakaway On Dexter Breakaway Kit # 34-285 Is Pulled
• I contacted our representative at Dexter about the issue you were having with the Dexter Breakaway Kit # 34-285 on you 36 foot tandem axle gooseneck trailer. The Dexter representative informed me that the Breakaway Kit is not designed to lock up the brakes, but to stop the trailer. If you have electric brakes on your trailer, you will have to roll the trailer about a foot or two for the electric magnet in the brakes to activate. If, after rolling the trailer the brakes do not activate whe
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• What Type Of Clip Is Used To Attach The Cable Of Tow Ready Breakaway Kit # TR20048 To The Vehicle
• The Tow Ready Trailer Breakaway Kit, part # TR20048, does require a pretty good pull on the cable for it to come out of the breakaway switch. It is designed to be able to be pulled out when the trailer becomes disconnected from the vehicle, but not when there is just a light pull from any small object that might interfere with the cable. They do not list a pulling strength on the cable of the breakaway kit. Many people just put the cable through the safety chain loop on the hitch and then run
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• Can The Battery In The Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger # HM20001 Be Mounted On Its Side
• I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he said on the Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger, part # HM20001, it is a gel cell battery so it can be mounted on its side. I am including a link to a FAQ page on trailer breakaway systems and a video link to a installation of a breakaway kit.
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• Trailer Brake Magnets not Not Working on Snowmobile Trailer Towed by a Chevy 2500 HD Silverado
• I think you are going in the right direction. I would start with the ground connections since that is the easiest fix for this type of situation. If the grounds are not making good connections, you are going to have issues. Applying power directly from a 12 volt battery is very different than applying power from a brake controller mounted on the truck and going through two trailer connectors. Make sure the brake magnet wires are attached to a clean, rust and corrosion free part of the trailer fr
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• Selecting a Breakaway Battery and Box for a 12,000 Pound Dual Axle Trailer Towed by a 2010 Titan
• When replacing the battery on your trailer, I would recommend using a 12 volt 5 amp hour battery like the Breakaway Kit Replacement 12 V Battery, item # HM20008. The brand of battery is not particularly important as long as your system does not have special features like a lid with charge indicators. Once you have selected a battery you will need to select a battery box to protect the battery from the elements and secure it to the trailer. We have the Replacement Box with Non-LED Lid for Enga
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• Is there a Capacity Requirement for Safety Cable Attachment to the Vehicle for a Breakaway System
• The connector used should be capable of pulling the pin from the switch at any reasonable angle. You will also want it to be secure enough that you will not lose the cable and pin in the unfortunate event of a breakaway. Many people just put the cable through the chain loop on the hitch and then run the pin through the small loop in the end of the cable. This secures the cable to the hitch and no other parts are needed. In this configuration you need to mount the switch close enough to the c
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• Charging Light Stays on with the Vehicle Off and Trailer Connected on BreakAway Kit # 20099
• According to the installation details linked below, if the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle, the yellow charging light will always be on. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he stated that the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099, has its own system that monitors when it is receiving power and will not draw power with the vehicle off. It will not drain the tow vehicle battery or overcharge the break away battery. The light stays on just to show that the unit i
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• Replacement Trailer Battery Box Recommendation
• If all you need is a replacement battery box you could get a Replacement Box with Non-LED Lid for Engager Breakaway Kit, part # HM20120. You may also be interested in purchasing a Hopkins Replacement LED Lid for #20099, part # 20106, if you would like an easy way of knowing the condition of the charge on your trailer battery.
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• Battery Monitor and Charger Recommendations for a Trailer Break Away Battery
• There are numerous aftermarket battery indicators you can use to check the charge on your battery. You could connect a CTEK Battery-Health Indicator Cable, # CTEK56384, to monitor the battery. A green light means the battery is fine for use. A yellow light means the battery will need charging soon. A red light indicates the battery will have to be charged before it can be used. A drip or trickle type of battery charger can over charge a battery. Instead, I recommend the CTEK 12-Volt Battery C
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• Function of the Auxiliary Battery in a Trailer Break Away Kit
• You may not need to use the separate auxiliary battery that comes with Hopkins Brake Master Break-Away Kit part # HM20002. The battery in your trailer can be used if its capable of maintaining a charge that will hold the trailer brakes on the trailer for the required amount of time that is determined by the state and local laws for the states you will be towing in. Its usually 15 minutes. I attached directions and an instructional video for more information on how the whole system works t
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• Do You Carry A Replacement Box For Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit Part # 20099
• Yes, I contacted our representative at Hopkins and he informed me that the replacement box that you will need is the Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit part # HM20120. Part # HM20120 also includes a lid, but is interchangeable with the LED lid that you have.
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• The Engager Brake Away System, # 20099, Does Not Engage The Brakes When The Pin Is Pulled
• On the Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit, # 20099, you should test the black wire on the battery box to make sure you have power going in to the battery box. The black wire will be connected to a 12v auxiliary power wire on the trailer connector. If you do not have power on the black wire you will want to make sure you have the white ground wire from the battery box connected to the ground wire on the trailer connector and that the black wire is connected to the 12v auxiliary wire on the
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• How Much Force does it Take to Pull the Pin on a Break-Away Kit Switch
• It is a simple switch, so brand compatibility should be a non-issue. When the pin is pulled, two pins are allowed to contact and complete the circuit to engage the brakes. Any switch should work fine. I pulled the Hopkins Switch, part # HM20010, to test it out. It does take a good tug to pull it out and close the switch. You should not need to use two hands, but it should not easily slide out. You do not want the pin coming out when you hit a hard bump. I would not repeatedly pull the swit
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• Trailer Break Away Kit Installation
• The Brake Controller itself is connected to the battery in the tow vehicle. The breakaway system battery is good for a month or two of inactivity before needing charging. The Break Away kit you looked at, the Tekonsha part # 2028 includes a charger that will keep the battery maintained during towing. The charger is supplied power by the 12-volt power circuit from the 7-way trailer connector. I will provide instructions that include a wiring diagram. You can see the instructions by followi
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• Where to Attach the Electric Brake Emergency Break Away Cable When Towing with a Fifth Wheel Hitch
• There are many options for attaching the breakaway cable from the Tow Ready Trailer Break Away Kit, item # TR20048, to your vehicle (video linked below). You could attach to a tie down point in the bed of your truck or you could use stake pocket tie down and attach the cable to it. You could also run the cable down to the safety chain loop on the bumper hitch if your vehicle is so equipped. Finally, you could attach the cable to the rails installed in the bed of the truck. The thing to re
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• Where Does the Cable for the Break Away Switch Attach on the Tow Vehicle
• The cable loop for the breakaway switch in the Tow Ready Trailer Break Away Kit With Built-In Tester and Battery Charger, # TR20048, does not attach to the ball. Run the pin through a safety chain loop on the hitch. Pass it through the loop on the other end of the cable, and then plug it in to the break away switch.
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• Will a Breakaway Kit Damage the Brake Controller if Tested with the Trailer Connected
• I would disconnect the connector before testing so that you do not back feed power to the Prodigy controller. This is the best way to ensure there is no damage to the controller and to be sure the breakaway system is functioning properly. The breakaway is designed to work when the trailer has detached from the vehicle so the electrical connection would be severed. Most Brake controllers are protected from back feed so if you did test the breakaway with the trailer connected you should not hav
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• Trailer Break Away System Battery Charging Options for Hopkins Brake Master Break-Away Kit
• You have two choices for charging that battery. You can certainly remove the battery and use CTEK MULTI US 3300 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger w/ Pulse Maintenance, # CTEK56158. These chargers are preferred over trickle chargers because the CTEK charger will not overcharge the battery and it will actually recondition the battery helping it to last longer. I have included a link to a video review and a link to the installation details for reference. Another option would be to use the Hopki
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• How to Reset the Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger # HM20001
• You are correct. The system does not have to be reset electrically to allow for normal trailer operation. Instead, like you said, the pin, or what separates the contacts, needs to be put back into place. What happens is, if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the mechanism separating the pins is pulled out. This allows the contacts to touch which in turn engages the break away system to stop the trailer.
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• Is there a Replacement Lid for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20099
• Yes, we do have a replacement lid for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, # 20099. The replacement is Hopkins Replacement LED Lid, # 20106.
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• How to Wire the Engager Breakaway Kit to Charge the Breakaway Battery
• The black wire on the Engager breakaway system # 20099 will be connected to a 12v auxiliary power wire coming off of the trailer connector. This wire is typically the number 4 black terminal in the 7-way connector, but you will need to test to determine if your plug is wired this way, as the auxiliary function can also be located on the center pin. Installing the black wire from the breakaway system to the 12 volt power source will allow the battery to charge when you have the trailer conne
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• Could Road Debris Pull the Pin on Trailer Breakaway System
• Once the pin on the break away switch is pulled, the brakes on the trailer will engage. I have not heard of this occurring, but it is possible. I would recommend routing the cable that pulls the pin as close as possible to the trailer frame. You can use a few strips of electrical tape to hold the cable in place so that it is not hanging down and easily snagged. If the trailer should come loose and the safety chains should fail, the tape would not prevent the cable from pulling the pin and eng
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• Battery with the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester # 20099
• For safety reasons you need to make sure the battery is fully charged before use. The battery will most likely have some charge from the factory but that charge can dissipate between the time it is manufactured until you receive it.
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• Explanation of How Trailer Breakaway Kit Works
• The Hopkins Brake Master Break-Away Kit works by applying 12 volts of power to the trailer brakes when the plastic key is pulled out of the switch box allowing the circuit to be completed and power applied from the breakaway battery. If the trailer coupler should come off of the trailer ball, the safety cable pulls the key out and the connection is made to stop the trailer. The included rechargeable battery is charged by the auxiliary power wire from the tow vehicle which must be connected t
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• Do You Carry the Pin for Engager BrakeAway Kits / Systems?
• We do carry replacement pins for the Engager Trailer Breakaway Systems. Item HM20010 has 7inches lead wires, and item number HM20014 has 44 inches lead wires. I will link you to both items below.
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• Breakaway Kits Meet DOT Requirements
• Yes all of our breakaway kits meet DOT requirements.
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• Breakaway Diagram Without the Charger
• You are correct, of the 3 positive leads from the break away system battery, one taps into the 12V lead from the trailer connector. This is what keeps the battery charged. One lead is grounded, and the other attaches to one lead on the breakaway switch, with the other lead tapping into the brake output wire. When the pin is pulled out of the break away switch, the circuit is closed, and 12V is sent from the battery to the trailer brakes. With the pin remaining in the switch, the brakes will oper
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