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• Will DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers Fit 2019 Keystone Alpine 3700FL
  Hey Wade! Your picture didn't come through so I wasn't able to see what axles you have on your 2019 Keystone Alpine 3700FL. Do your axle tags say they're 7,000 lbs? If so, you can use the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers # DE66AR. This is the best kit for your application and comes with everything you need for installation. If you're still not sure about your axles you can either email me a picture of the axle tag or add the name of the manufacturer and serial...
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• Parts Needed to Add Brakes to Ranger Boat Trailer
  Hey Eli! The first thing you want to do is make sure you have brake flanges on those axles. You also need to take a look at the axle tags and find the axle capacity. More than likely they're 3,500 lb axles so I'll answer based on that. If you have a different capacity you can let me know in the comments. You will need the following: -Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K -etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA -etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box...
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• What Battery Comes with Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311
  The Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311 that you referenced comes with a 10 amp hour battery. I attached a picture of the battery outside of the box for you to check out as well. I attached a review video for this kit for you to check out as well.
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• What Amp Hour Rating Is Required For A Trailer Breakaway Battery
  Hi Jared, A 5 amp hour breakaway battery is typically used for most single and tandem axle applications. For triple axle applications you'll need the 10 amp hour battery to ensure each brake assembly is getting enough power to last for 15 minutes on full power in the event of a breakaway. You can still go with the higher capacity 10 amp breakaway battery # 3802311 if you want, it's just not necessary for you application. If you want to go with a 5 amp hour battery instead the # 20099...
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• Trailer Breakaway Kit With Push To Test Feature
  Hey Tony, That breakaway kit HBA-EBA is no longer a part that is active from the manufacturer, and I do not see any option to add on to it. There are a few we have carried for a while that have that feature. Bright Way has a great breakaway kit available # 3802311, a 1 amp charger with that push to test LED feature. This would be a good option for you that has the feature already built in. Let me know what you think of the Bright Way kit.
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• Parts Needed to Switch a Trailer From Surge Brakes To Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
  First you are going to need either a Drum # DH54FR or Disc # DH94FR brake actuator depending on what type of brakes you have. Also be sure to check with the local laws where you live as many states are now requiring all trailer axles to have brakes if over a certain weight. If this is the case I would need to know what axles/brakes you currently have. You will also need a Breakaway Kit # 3802311, Junction Box # 3430001-JBK, and 7-Way # H20046. You may also need a Flexible Brake Line #...
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• Largest Available Breakaway Battery for Trailer
  I may have a solution for you, but the largest breakaway system battery we offer comes with a 10 amp hour battery # BRW87FR; the complete system is the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 2-Amp Charger and 10 Ah Battery - Top Load # 3802311. I'm not aware of a breakaway system that uses a battery that large and this would be the best solution we have available for this.
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• Adding Brakes to 2024 Master Tow model 77T
  Hi Thomas; does the 2024 Master Tow model 77T have brake flanges on it? Assuming it does, you will also have to identify the spindles/bearings it uses. If it doesn't, you will have to add a brake flange. I would check with the manufacturer to make sure this is approved. If it is set up for brakes it is probably a 4-bolt brake flange. If I had to guess, it also likely has a #84 spindle with # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer bearings. Assuming that is correct, you can use the Trailer Hub...
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• Converting 2016 Diamond C 10k Axle Trailer and Iron Panther 7K Axle Trailer to Disc Brakes
  The D100G axles on your 2016 Diamond C trailer are 10,000 lb axles. Based on the manufacture date you need the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat Finish - Leaf Spring - 10,000-lb Dexter # K2R1058D11E which fits the # 008-430-03 hub made after May 2013. If you need hydraulic brake lines I recommend the Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # HS496-252 or # HS496-253. I'm not sure if you have tandem or triple axles so I gave you the option for both. For an actuator and...
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• Rubber Versus Steel Brake Lines for Electric Over Hydro Conversion on Single Brake Axle Trailer
  As an installer, I much prefer rubber lines as they are easier to use. The steel lines are more durable but I can't say I've ever had a trailer we worked on come back with a broken rubber hose either. The steel lines are very hard to work with and if you want it to look decent you'll have to cut the lines to your exact length and flare on the fittings again. If you're experienced with brake lines and have the time to do it right and make it look nice then the steel lines work well but even...
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• Replacement Breakaway Plunger for Brightway Breakaway Kit 3802311
  Bright Way actually has a replacement plunger for their Breakaway kit par # 3802311 that you have with the part # 3802350 which does happen to look very similar too the Fastway replacement plunger part # FA80-01-2206.
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• Can 12 Volt Accessory Circuit of Trailer Wiring Keep 10 Amp Breakaway Battery Topped Off
  Yes, the 12 volt accessory circuit of your trailer wiring would be able to keep a 10 amp breakaway kit battery topped off like the part # 3802311. Usually the 12 volt accessory circuit of a 7-way is protected with either a 30 amp or 40 amp fuse.
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• Does Trailer Breakaway Battery Discharge Quickly When Pin is Pulled
  It sure will. Per DOT regulations, a properly functioning breakaway system should be able to hold the trailer brakes engaged for a minimum of 15 minutes. Past that point, the battery(s) would wear down pretty quickly if you're speaking of a small 5 amp battery like # TK2023. This is why some folks will wire the breakaway system into a larger battery that's also used for a powered trailer winch or jack, which isn't a great idea if you've used your winch or jack quite a bit and the battery...
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• What is Difference Between Breakaway Kit for Trailer that's Rated for Tandem Axles and Quad Axles
  The difference between a trailer breakaway system that can work on a trailer with up to 3 axles and one that can handle up to 4 axles is the battery the kit has and the amount of amp hours it can provide since the more brake assemblies there are the more amps it takes to activate them all. The part # 3802311 is a 10 amp hour setup that could work on 4 axles whereas the kit you referenced # HM20001 has a battery with only a 5 amp hour rating and that's why it's rated for use with 3 axle...
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• Recommended Trailer Break Away System for 9000 lb Enclosed Car Hauler
  Since you're dealing with a fairly heavy trailer, I'd recommend going with the Bright Way # 3802311 break away system. The kit includes a 10Ah battery and a 2 amp charger. The battery box features a nice push-to-test feature that allows you to check on the status of your break away system with the push of a button. The 10Ah battery is a must because if you get stopped for a DOT inspection, the system needs to be able to hold the trailer for at least 10 minutes if the switch is pulled. I'll...
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• Correct Replacement 10 Amp Hour Battery for Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit
  The correct replacement battery for the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 10-Amp-Hour Battery part # 3802311 is the Replacement 10-Amp Hour Breakaway Battery part # BRW87FR .
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• 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Activating Low Amp Trailer Lights
  Yes, that all sounds correct. The computer systems on the newer trucks require a constant draw to provide power to the vehicle's 7-Way connector. To work around this you will need the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter item # FR87PR. This plugs directly into your 7-way connectors and provides enough power from your Denali to register your tail lights and to activate them. I have linked a review video below that will show you how this product works. It was originally designed to power cameras...
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• Is Trailer Breakaway Kit a One-And-Done System
  Good question, but no, a breakaway kit like the Bright Way # 3802311 or Hopkins Engage # 20400 are not one-and-done systems. You can pull the pin and then reuse the system, and in fact, you'll want to pull the pin when testing one after an install to ensure it activates your brakes.
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• Can Charger of Bright Way Push to Test Breakaway Kit Overcharge Battery
  The Brightway Push to Test Breakaway kit part # 3802311 that you referenced has such a low charge rate at 2 amps that it essentially is always in a trickle charge mode and would not overcharge or damage the battery.
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• Could Trailer Breakaway Battery Power RV Powered Jack
  If the jack drew less than 10 amps the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 2-Amp Charger and 10 Ah Battery # 3802311 would work decently but typically they draw more than that. A better option would be a deep cycle battery like the part # BRW34FR which is rated for 75 amps. Then for a battery box the # 329-HM300BKS would work great.
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• Is The Bright Way Breakaway Kit 3802311 Compatible With Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator?
  Yes, the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311 is going to be the system you want to use with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16. The electric over hydraulic systems require the larger 10ah batteries like the one you found with this kit.
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• Parts Needed To Upgrade to Hydrualic Disc Brakes On Tandem 7,000LB Trailer Axles
  While the 12" Brakes # AKEBRK-6 are going to be sufficient for stopping your trailer the best option is to upgrade to a hydraulic set of disc brakes. The Disc Brakes will run cooler as they do not hold heat like drum brakes ensuring your brakes work when needed. The Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit # HSE7K-T1 will contain nearly everything you will need to convert to the stronger disc brakes. It includes new rotor/hubs with bearings, grease seals, calipers, brake lines, mounting hardware and a...
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• Parts Needed to Convert From Hydraulic Drum to Electric Over Hydraulic on 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
  We can get you everything you need to go from hydraulic drum brakes to an electric over hydraulic set up for your trailer and 2005 GMC Sierra 2500. You'll need an EOH actuator, breakaway kit, and brake controller that is compatible with an EOH set up. First, for the actuator and breakaway kit you'll need the following: - Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes # K71-650 - Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311 Then for the brake controller...
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• Breakaway System with Charger for a 20 Foot Car Hauler Trailer
  For a breakaway system with a built-in charger I recommend the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802311. This is a popular option because it is all in one and has a push to test feature to monitor battery charge level.
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