Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable - 4' Long
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Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable - 4' Long
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Fastway Accessories and Parts - FA80-00-2040
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Cables and Pins
- Fastway
Replace your trailer breakaway device with this durable switch kit that features a coiled cord. No more dragging or fraying. No need to wrap cable around your trailer frame.
Features:
- Breakaway switch wires into your trailer's brake system to provide peace of mind
- If trailer becomes uncoupled, the cord attached to your tow vehicle will pull the pin from the switch, activating your trailer's brakes
- Coiled cable won't drag on the ground
- No frayed ends
- No need to loop cable around trailer tongue
- Included carabiner makes it easy to clip cord to your tow vehicle
- High-strength cable is made of woven steel
- UV-protective coating on cable boosts durability and is scratch resistant
Specs:
- Cable length: 4'
- Limited 30-day warranty
80-00-2040 Fast Way Zip Trailer Break Away Cable and Switch - 4'
Installation Details
Video of Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable - 4' Long
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable Review
Speaker 1: Today you're going to get a good look at and we're going to show you how to install the Fastway Zip Trailer Break Away Switch with coiled cable. It's available in four foot long with part number FA80-00-2040 and in six foot with part number FA80-00-2060. This is a great replacement for your trailer's old break away device. In case of a catastrophic event where you may become uncoupled or disconnected from your trailer, this switch will activate, locking your brakes, bringing your trailer to a slowing halt.The cable is coiled to prevent it from dragging on the ground. It doesn't look thick, but it's actually a high strength woven steel, so it's going to be durable and last for a long time. The vehicle end features a carabiner so it's easy to connect to your safety chain loops.Here at my camper, you can see my old break away switch is junk.
It's just hanging there. We're going to replace it with the Fastway Break away switch. Yours may remove differently, I'm just going to unbolt mine and cut my wires. Now, on this trailer, the wires are run through some loom. I'm just going to reveal them and then cut them where I want to splice into them.
Now I can remove and discard my old break away switch.Now you can set your break away switch in place where you want it. You want to be sure you have enough room to connect your break away to your vehicle. To get it mounted, you'll have to provide your own hardware. We recommend using a self-tapping screw.I've gone ahead and routed my wires through the wire loom material, back to where I cut my wires. If you don't have any loom material and would like some to protect your wires, you can pick some up here at etrailer.com with part number 459075-1, and that's sold by the foot.
Here where my wires meet, as you can see, I've got some excess. I'm going to trim some off. I'm going to be using some butt connectors, so we'll want to be sure and allow for that.Now I'm going to strip back all four of my wires with some wire strippers and I'm going to go back about a quarter of an inch. We'll be using heat-shrink butt connectors. These are not included, but you can pick some up at etrailer.com with part number DW05744-5.
Now since it's a switch, it doesn't matter positive or negative, we can connect either wire to either wire. So we'll first take our heat-shrink butt connector and make sure that that's all the way inside, then I'm going to crimp it. And I'll take one of my other wires and do the same thing. Then I can repeat the same process with my other wire.The reason we're using heat-shrink butt connectors is because we're on the outside of the trailer and we don't want any moisture to get inside. Let's go ahead and shrink those down. We're using a heat gun to do so. Now we'll tuck our wires back into our loom. If you want, you can use some electrical tape.To test it out, you can support one of your axles with a jack stand, then you can get your wheel spinning real good and then have somebody pull out the switch. Go ahead. If it locks up, it works correctly. And now you've had a good look at, and you know how to install, the Fastway Zip Trailer Break Away Switch with coiled cable.
Customer Reviews
Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable - 4' Long - FA80-00-2040
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (38 Customer Reviews)
Replace your trailer breakaway device with this durable switch kit that features a coiled cord. No more dragging or fraying. No need to wrap cable around your trailer frame.
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Paul - 10/18/2021
Paul - 10/18/2021
Paul - 10/18/2021
by: Paul10/17/2020
This solved the problem of the breakaway break cable getting caught and pulling away and signal the breaks to go on. Easy to install. .. the length of the coiled cable is perfect to reach the bed of the truck where we hook it to a ring.
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Been very pleased. This completely stopped the problem of the breakaway cord getting caught on things
Paul - 10/18/2021Comments
Been very pleased. This completely stopped the problem of the breakaway cord getting caught on things
Paul - 10/18/2021Comments
Been very pleased. This completely stopped the problem of the breakaway cord getting caught on things
Paul - 10/18/2021
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by: Julie04/18/2021
I needed to replace my breakaway cable and battery on my horse trailer. Etrailer has the parts and The best thing was how fast I received it! I didn’t want to use my trailer until everything was back in working order. Etrailer’s fast delivery has me up and running in no time!
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by: Jim12/22/2021
Good price. fast delivery
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by: Kyle11/25/2021
Great product
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Derek - 10/25/2019
by: Derek10/21/2018
Very easy to install and much better than the stock super long cable. I have to imagine this will work much better than the long straight cable that was looped through the chains. Totally happy with the product.
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Its still going strong and has been much nicer than the straight cable. I would definitely buy this again.
Derek - 10/25/2019
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by: Wildcat11/12/2018
Purchased this breakaway switch to replace a bad one on my gooseneck trailer. Product is much better quality than the factory switch I replaced and was very easy to install. Hope to never have to use it for its intended purpose, but it tests good every time I connect my trailer and pull the pin to check for proper operation. The coiled lanyard cable is a really good feature and assured that the cable does not get tangled in other components and possibly activating the brakes.
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by: Albert09/11/2017
I was pleased that my order got to my home before arrival date happy about that,when I had my brakeaway switch installed it started to get really hot and it started to melt ,I belive it was a defective part didn't want to make a big fuss over this it was on 25 dollars nothing was wrong with original switch just wanted a cable thar didn't hang on ground, I bought plenty of stuff from etrailer and always been pleased but not in this case what should I do? Thank you
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by: Jerald09/15/2021
Works perfecr
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by: Randy R09/11/2017
This break away switch is well built, easy to test. I should have bought 2, I need one for my other trailer. No more finger pricks with the cable, The plastic coating and the coiled cable should help and keep it out of the way and protected.
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by: Eric08/21/2019
etrailer.com had everything I needed to complete my trailer build, and at the right prices. The products are quality, with competitive pricing. etrailer.com delivered as promised, it was our local delivery that delayed sending the product out to my home, but one call to Pat, and the issue was immediately resolved, and I had the product that night! Great product, Great customer service!
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by: Vaux03/25/2018
Product arrived with in a couple of days after ordering. It is just what I needed for my Dump trailer E switch replacement.
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by: Jon03/20/2020
I like these breakaway switch and coiled cord combos, our cables end up cut off a lot of times. When we change out switches I always update them with this combo
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by: Thomas03/16/2018
Looks like a very good product. However, I like the ability to disconnect the spring cord at the unit when it’s not in use. This cord is permanently affixed. I can modify it, but would prefer not to have to.
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by: Rich09/14/2020
Fast ship! Thanks. Fits my Roadmaster rig.
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by: John B08/15/2017
I received my breakaway switch on time but haven't installed it as of yet. Every order I've received has been great and comes with easy instructions. Thanks Adam E.
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by: Jess D07/27/2016
Great direct replacement breakaway switch with easy installation. Fast shipment and competitive pricing from etrailer makes this an even more obvious choice.
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by: Lloyd B08/23/2016
Preorder service was excellent. Questions were answered and product was delivered as promised. Breakaway switch was of good quality and staff was very helpful in selecting the right product.
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by: Kevin R04/07/2017
Been on the trailer for a year. Luckily I've never needed it, but it's showing no external wear. Cable and clip are still like new and the mount is solid.
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by: JPK06/16/2017
This product is as described, I liked it because it has the ability to swivel back under the bumper when not in use and it came with everything I needed to wire and connect a breakaway switch.
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by: Jason03/02/2018
One came with my new trailer. I liked it and am using it again.
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by: Julie06/03/2017
It's super-handy to have the coiled cable, although I had to replace the carabiner with something smaller. The cable is rather long and I have to loop it back and attach it to the coupler latch. I do love the cable not getting in the way of anything.
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Victoria B - 08/08/2019
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by: David08/05/2019
easy install, no problems, works as it should, 4 foot cable is too short but used old cable
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Fastway also offers a 6 foot cable if you are in need of a longer breakaway cable. It is available as part # FA80-01-2206
Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable w/ Plunger Pin - 6' Long
$14.48
-- Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable w/ Plunger Pin - 6' Long
$14.48
Victoria B - 08/08/2019
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by: Gary07/07/2019
Everything top quality and delivery as promised.
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by: Paul11/29/2020
No regrets....
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by: George08/09/2019
Nice quality breakaway switch at a great price.
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Ask the Experts about this Fastway Accessories and Parts
- Can Trailer Breakaway Kit be Used without a BatteryIf you didn't have a battery used with your breakaway system there'd be nothing to power the brakes in the event of a disconnect so you couldn't use just a switch like the part # FA80-00-2040 by itself. You'd instead need to use a whole system like the # 20099 and you'd be set. I attached a help article that covers more info on these for you to check out as well.
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- Should a Breakaway Pin Be Able To Be Pulled By HandIt sounds like you are saying that the breakaway pin is stuck inside the switch. If that is the case then yes, you should be able to pull this by hand though they do take a bit of force to remove but it sounds like you may be exceeding that. If the pin will not come out then it may be stuck or someone may have tried to install the wrong pin into the switch. If that is the case then it would be best to replace the two as this is not really a component that you want to leave up to chance...
view full answer... - What Separate Power Source Needed For Breakaway Switch It looks like you have everything wired right so if everything is working then you are good to go on wiring. With regards to the power source, most states require a separate and dedicated power/battery source for your breakaway system so the 12V pole on your junction box will not work. If you want an entire breakaway kit that includes a breakaway switch, I recommend the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit, Item # 20099. This kit includes built-in battery charger, push-to-test...
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- Replacement Trailer Breakaway Switch and Cable Recommendation for 4 Foot Breakaway CableThe Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch # FA80-00-2040 that you referenced has a 4 foot long cable. The breakaway cable should be longer than the safety chains according to RVIA Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. This will activate the brakes in the event you lose the trailer connection and the safety chains fail.
view full answer... - Recommended Fastway Coiled Cable Breakaway Cable for 5th Wheel TrailerYou can use either a 4 foot cable like # FA80-01-2140 or a 6 foot cable like # FA80-01-2160. Either will work well on a 5th wheel trailer. Where you mount the breakaway on the trailer will dictate the best location for you to allow trailer turning and also a quick engagement if your trailer were to breakaway from your tow vehicle. If you don't have the entire assembly, you can use # FA80-00-2040 for the 4 foot cable or # FA80-00-2060 for the 6 foot cable. I've attached an article...
view full answer... - Replacement Breakaway Switch for SMI Stay-IN-Play Towed Car Braking System SM99251If you needed only the Switch Pin for your SMI Stay-IN-Play Duo supplemental braking system # SM99251 you could use part # SM99905. But for a complete replacement breakaway switch you can use any of the kits we offer, shown on the linked page. Since these all function the same way they are not brand- or system-specific. Examples of suitable items are # HM20014 and # FA80-00-2040. These and all others are shown on the linked page.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes Locking Up Without Applying Vehicle BrakesThe brakes on your new RV trailer can be activated either by the brake controller or the trailer's own on-board emergency breakaway system. I have not heard of an issue with the Echo # C51180 before now, and while it is possible the unit has an internal malfunction I suspect the problem is more likely to be in either the trailer's breakaway system or within the 7-way wiring on the Audi or the trailer. For the trailer brakes to lock up without you pressing the brake pedal they would need...
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- Troubleshoot/Repair Damaged Trailer Break Away Braking SystemIt looks like the interior of the switch was damaged. It's not a big deal assuming it's an electric breakaway system. You can just replace the switch assembly very affordably. The switches use two wires to connect, so they're not system specific. I like the switches offered by Fastway that use a coiled cable that won't drag and feature a carabiner that makes it simple to attach to the tow vehicle. The switches are available with a 4 foot cable as part # FA80-00-2040 or a 6 foot cable as...
view full answer... - Can Breakaway Switch By Itself Be Used If Trailer Already Had Battery If you have a battery already on your trailer that's getting a charge and would be adequate to hold the brakes of your trailer in the event of a breakaway you could wire just a switch from it to your brake output circuit and you'd be fine. For that you'd only need a switch like the # FA80-00-2040 for a kit with a coiled cable or part # 2005-P for a kit with a straight cable. The battery setups like the part # 20099 would only be needed if you also needed a battery to power the system.
view full answer... - Trailer Brake Breakaway Switch & CableSince your travel trailer has onboard house batteries, the break away brake will be powered by those. To replace the breakaway switch and/or cable I recommend the Fastway # FA80-00-2040 which includes the tongue mounted switch. If you have the switch and only need the lanyard I recommend the Fastway # FA80-01-2204. I have this same line attached to my travel trailer. I like that the coiled line keeps it away from the ground and the large carabiener clip makes it each to hook on to the...
view full answer... - Replacement Pin Recommendation for Fastway Weight Distribution SystemThe only replacement pin I can recommend for a Hopkins breakaway kit is the part # HM20012. If you wanted the coiled design of the Fastway kit you'd need to replace the switch too with the part # FA80-00-2040 and you'd be set. While the pins aren't all universal between brands we've found that the switches are.
view full answer... - Does Prodigy RF Brake Controller Act As Breakaway SystemThe Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # TK94FR does not function as a standalone breakaway system. You need to keep using your current breakaway system with this as they are separate systems. The replacement breakaway switch part # FA80-00-2040 comes with a cable that is 4 feet in length and will work great but will require you to replace the entire switch with this kit.
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